Accidental lab discovery reveals gold’s secret chemistry
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Scientists accidentally discovered gold hydride while studying diamond formation under extreme conditions. Gold foil in hydrocarbon samples unexpectedly combined with hydrogen atoms, revealing new chemistry from the typically unreactive metal. This finding provides insights into dense hydrogen states in planetary interiors and fusion processes, potentially leading to the exploration of exotic compounds formed under extreme conditions.
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