Gold(III) nitrate

Gold(III) nitrate is a crystalline gold compound. This salt can be used as a source of gold in lower (acidic) pH conditions. When mixed with hydrocarbons, it can form a highly flammable mixture. It decomposes at 72 °C to gold, nitrogen dioxide, and oxygen.
Preparation.
Gold nitrate is prepared by reacting chloroauric acid and silver nitrate.