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gold
Gold is a chemical element with symbol Au (from Latin: aurum) and atomic number 79. In its purest form, it is a bright, slightly reddish yellow, dense, soft, malleable and ductile metal. Chemically, gold is a transition metal and a group 11 element. It is one of the least reactive chemical elements, and is solid under standard conditions. The metal therefore occurs often in free elemental (native) form, as nuggets or grains, in rocks, in veins and in alluvial deposits. It occurs in a solid solution series with the native element silver (as electrum) and also naturally alloyed with copper and palladium. Less commonly, it occurs in minerals as gold compounds, often with tellurium (gold tellurides).
Gold's atomic number of 79 makes it one of the higher atomic number elements that occur naturally in the universe. It is thought to have been produced in supernova nucleosynthesis and from the collision of neutron stars and to have been present in the dust from which the Solar System formed. Because the Earth was molten when it was just formed, almost all of the gold present in the early Earth probably sank into the planetary core. Therefore, most of the gold that is present today in the Earth's crust and mantle is thought to have been delivered to Earth later, by asteroid impacts during the late heavy bombardment, about 4 billion years ago.
Gold resists attacks by individual acids, but it can be dissolved by aqua regia (nitro-hydrochloric acid, literally "royal water"). The acid mixture causes the formation of a soluble gold tetrachloride anion. Gold metal also dissolves in alkaline solutions of cyanide, which are used in mining and electroplating. It is insoluble in nitric acid, which dissolves silver and base metals, a property that has long been used to refine gold and to confirm the presence of gold in items, giving rise to the term acid test; it dissolves in mercury, though, forming amalgam alloys, but this is not a chemical reaction.
This metal has been a valuable and highly sought-after precious metal for coinage, jewelry, and other arts since long before the beginning of recorded history. In the past, a gold standard was often implemented as a monetary policy within and between nations, but gold coins ceased to be minted as a circulating currency in the 1930s, and the world gold standard was finally abandoned for a fiat currency system after 1976. The historical value of gold was rooted in its medium rarity, easy handling and minting, easy smelting, corrosion resistance, distinct color, and non-reactivity to other elements.
A total of 183,600 tonnes of gold is in existence above ground, as of 2014. This is equivalent to 9513 m3 of gold. The world consumption of new gold produced is about 50% in jewelry, 40% in investments, and 10% in industry. Gold's high malleability, ductility, resistance to corrosion and most other chemical reactions, and conductivity of electricity have led to its continued use in corrosion resistant electrical connectors in all types of computerized devices (its chief industrial use). Gold is also used in infrared shielding, colored-glass production, gold leafing, and tooth restoration. Certain gold salts are still used as anti-inflammatories in medicine.
You only need to watch up to the 1 minute mark to get the good stuff. The entire speech was in support of not having to register to vote. But she clearly indicated that she doesn't feel we should have to register our guns. Sen Shamia Fagan is a Democrat member of the Senate Judiciary Committee...
Lantac 9ine barrel for g17. This is actually tin gold and not bronze as it was coated by brazen firearms. Never fired, only sat in a safe queen upper.
190 obo.
Up for sale is my American Trigger AR Gold Trigger out of my Radian rifle, it came
Factory black instead of the normal gold and only comes that way straight from Radian.
Looking for $200 plus shipping costs. Used for maybe 1000 rounds before removed. Thanks for your interest, feel free to...
I won a box of Montana Gold 115 9mm .355 diameter FMJs at a match that i dont need.
$88 retail. Selling for $60 face to face.
9mm/115gr FMJ - 500ct
live/work in beaverton.
500rd case of Speer gold dot police ammo. 150gr 308. $375, pick up in Oregon city or nearby.
New case of ammo stored properly and only selling for another purchace.
Disclosure, this gun is also cross-posted
Hi guys, selling my Colt Gold Cup since I don't shoot .45 and it's just a safe queen now. Comes with the original box and some goodies.
- I am the third owner, but the first one to shoot it. Back in 2017, I bought this from a local NJ gun for sale...
This was my wife's - always cased and screen protector.
Fantastic shape. had battery replaced about 6 months ago.
Will come with extra screen protectors and whatever cases she has. Probably a few like r2d2 or cat face.
iphone 6s plus 64g rose gold- comes with box, charger and ear buds.
it's...
So I broke the trigger in my old mossy, i am finding a hard time locating a part for it. I seen a gold one on Numrich but they want 7 bucks just to ship it. Anyone got some old parts laying around? This is a long shot for sure but some help is appreciated. Do not need a trigger group just want...
Before anyone asks, no, I don't intend to use these for carry or HD/SD, but with the recent enforcement of the 50 rd. boxes being LE only, the price has gone back to stupid, too stupid for testing/practicing. But on the off chance that I DO decide to use my CZ 97 .45 ACP as a bedside gun, I'd...
Montana black gold 5 pin slider bow sight.
Used for 2 seasons, in great condition besides a few very small paint chips on adjustment knob
110$ in Beaverton
EDIT: price drop to 100$ this is the last price drop and lowest willing to go, if it doesnt sell at this price i am keeping
Add something to your cart (or donate $1 to charity) for $1 to bring the total above $300, then use code VBW for $35 off $300 and free shipping.
https://www.brownells.com/ammunition/rifle-ammo/223-remington-55gr-full-metal-jacket-1-000-case-sku105001734-60505-207696.aspx
title says it... looking for a factory front gold bead sight, or the set including the rear shallow-v blade to fit a Redhawk revolver. These were discontinued some years ago.
Used is fine in good shape and at a fair price... thanks!
Randy
Montana black gold 5 pin slider bow sight.
Used for 2 seasons, in great condition besides a few very small paint chips on adjustment knob
110$ in Beaverton
The next items are a package deal, not gonna piece out.
hard plastic plano bow case
tightspot quiver
6 rip gamer arrows
2x anarchy 125gr...
SOLD
Donation made in name of purchaser
Hey there
I am selling a box of 115 grain (500 count) Montana Gold bullets. Price of 40.00 bucks
The money will be a donation to Great Pyrenees Rescue Society. The bullets were in my SWAG from the Washington State Championship Match. So I figure why not...
THIS ITEM IS NOW SALE PENDING, AND IS THUS CLOSED
This is an awesome set of Electronic Hearing Muffs, with a high noise level reduction rating, combined with fantastic stereo microphones that allow you to easily overhear conversations people are having many shooting positions away from you at...