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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Powdered gold is:
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The correct answer is  Granular (Powdered) Gold
Gold powders in agglomerated form can also be prepared by chemical precipitation or atomization from molten gold. To prevent agglomerates from disintegrating, the atomized and chemically precipitated powders are first mixed with a soft wax to form pellets. 
Ref: Phillips 12 ed page no 413