Jambura Journal of Chemistry
Vol 2, No 1 (2020): February

Synthesis and Characterization of Gold Nanoparticles Using Trisodium Citrate as a Reductant

Astriana Dewi (Program Studi Kimia, Universitas Negeri Makassar)
Suriati Eka Putri (Program Studi Kimia, Universitas Negeri Makassar)
Pince Salempa (Program Studi Kimia, Universitas Negeri Makassar)



Article Info

Publish Date
07 Jul 2020

Abstract

This research is an experimental study that aims to determine the characteristics of gold nanoparticles (Au-NPs) synthesized using trisodium citrate as a reducing agent. 0.4 mM HAuCl4 solution was synthesized using Na3C6H5O7 to convert Au3+ to Au0 with several variations of the reducing agent concentration, 3.5%; 5%; 6.5% and 8%. Determination of reaction time was measured using a UV-Vis spectrophotometer with time variations of 1, 5, 15, 30 and 45 minutes. Characterization of the size and lattice of Au-NPs crystals using X-Ray Difraction (XRD) and morphological characterization using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). The results of the characterization, Au-NPs were produced blackish brown in color, and yields were 66.13%, 89%, 59.63% and 50.30% respectively for trisodium citrate reductant concentrations of 3.5%; 5%; 6.5% and 8%, with an average Au-NPs size of 46.97; 19.06; 50.03 and 39.68 nm, Face Centered Cubic (FCC) Crystal lattice and have a homogeneous morphology.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jjc

Publisher

Subject

Chemistry

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Jambura Journal of Chemistry is peer-reviewed and open access journal published by Chemistry Depertment, Faculty Mathematic and Natural Science. Jam.J.Chem that publishes original research articles, review articles, as well as short communication in all areas of chemistry including applied ...