Abstract
One of a new class of organometallic compounds, gold ketenide has an unusual structure and interesting properties. Gold films formed by its controlled thermal decomposition show possibilities as highly active and selective oxidation catalysts.
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Blues, E.T., Bryce-Smith, D. & Lawston, I.W. Gold ketenide. Gold Bull 9, 88–90 (1976). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03215412
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