Gold Isotopes: Stable 197Au, Radioisotopes, and Uses
Gold has one naturally occurring stable isotope, 197Au. Compare key radioisotopes, half-lives, production, applications, and what this means for ordinary gold.
Gold-197
Atomic Structure of Gold: Electrons, Isotopes, and Relativistic Effects
Gold is element 79 with electron configuration [Xe] 4f14 5d10 6s1. See how its nucleus, electron structure, relativity, and FCC crystal relate to real properties.