Basic Information

Name: Gold 
Symbol: Au 
Atomic Number: 79 
Atomic Mass: 196.96655 amu 
Melting Point: 1064.43 °C (1337.5801 K, 1947.9741 °F) 
Boiling Point: 2807.0 °C (3080.15 K, 5084.6 °F) 
Number of Protons/Electrons: 79 
Number of Neutrons: 118 
Classification: Transition Metal 
Crystal Structure: Cubic 
Density @ 293 K: 19.32 g/cm3 
Color: Gold
Date of Discovery: circa 3000 BC 
Discoverer: Unknown 
Name Origin: From the Old English word geolo (yellow) 
Symbol Origin: From the Latin word aurum (gold) 
Uses: electronics, jewelry, coins 
Obtained From: crust of the earth, copper ores