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Reflectors.
It is a good conductor of heat and electricity, and because
it doesnt tarnish when exposed to air gold can be used to
make electrical conductors and printed circuit boards.
Gold is also used to help shield spacecraft and
skyscrapers from the suns heat because it is good at
reflecting infrared radiation.
Cyanide process
Au(CN)2- (aq)
The most famous piece of gold is the face mask to the boy
king of Egypt, Tutankhamun. Some of the greatest treasures of
goldsmiths art was also found in his tomb.
Since prehistoric times, gold has been known about and highly
valued.
Gold is used to symbolise purity, value and royalty. It is also a
sign of wealth.
Gold can be found freely in nature, however it is usually
found in silver, quartz, lead, zinc or copper.