Gold Foil

Goodfellow offers gold foil with a maximum purity of 99.999% (5N). Gold's excellent conductivity, chemical stability, and malleability make it invaluable for various applications. In the electronics industry, it's used in microprocessors, memory chips, and connectors. Gold foil is crucial in aerospace for space vehicle circuitry and as a radiation reflector. In medical research, gold nanoparticles are explored for cancer diagnosis and drug delivery. Its catalytic properties make it important in chemical reactions such as carbon monoxide oxidation and hydrogenation of alkynes. For research purposes, high-purity gold foil is essential in studying surface plasmon resonance and developing advanced sensors. Its role in emerging technologies like organic photovoltaics and quantum computing underscores its significance in cutting-edge scientific and industrial applications.