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Physical Properties of Cadmium and Gold


Physical Properties of Gold and Cadmium


Physical Properties

Melting Point
320.90 °C   
99+
1,064.43 °C   
99+

Boiling Point
765.00 °C   
99+
2,807.00 °C   
36

Appearance
  
  

Physical State
Solid   
Solid   

Color
Silvery Bluish-Gray   
Gold   

Luster
Metallic   
Metallic   

Hardness
  
  

Mohs Hardness
2.00   
16
2.50   
14

Brinell Hardness
203.00 MPa   
39
194.00 MPa   
99+

Vickers Hardness
Not Available   
216.00 MPa   
31

Speed of Sound
2,310.00 m/s   
39
2,030.00 m/s   
99+

Optical Properties
  
  

Reflectivity
67.00 %   
11
95.00 %   
2

Allotropes
No   
No   

α Allotropes
Not Available   
Not Available   

β Allotropes
Not Available   
Not Available   

γ Allotropes
Not Available   
Not Available   

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