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The use of gold mercaptides for decorative precious metal applications

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An overview of the use of soluble gold mercaptide compounds as precursors in Decorative Precious Metal (DPM) ink formulations, for application onto ceramic, glass and plastic substrates, is given. Synthetic, thermal, structural and metallisation properties are highlighted, together with the advantages that these precursors show for DPM ink applications. The literature reviewed covers the period 1960 to 2001. Mechanistic studies are described and likely future trends indicated.

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Dr Peter Bishop is a Scientific Consultant at the Johnson Matthey Technology Centre near Reading in the UK and is responsible for research projects for the Colours and Coatings division of Johnson Matthey. He obtained his PhD from the University of Essex in 1987 in the area of metal-thiolate coordination chemistry. His research and expertise over the last 14 years at Johnson Matthey has involved gold and silver sulphur-based molecular and nanoparticle chemistry, thin film deposition technology and solid state synthetic chemistry of inorganic pigments.

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Bishop, P.T. The use of gold mercaptides for decorative precious metal applications. Gold Bull 35, 89–98 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03214844

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