There remained, then, only two possible solutions of the question, which created two distinct parties: on one side, those who were for a monster of colossal strength; on the other, those who were for a submarine vessel of enormous motive power.
Gold is the most malleable of all metals; a single gram can be beaten into a sheet of 1 square meter, and an avoirdupois ounce into 300 square feet. Gold leaf can be beaten thin enough to become semi-transparent.
Gold fluoride (AuF 3) Gold oxide (Au 2 O 3) Gold selenide (AuSe) Gold sulphide (Au 2 S) Interesting facts: It is found in copper ores and from the curst of the earth. It is the most malleable and ductile metal. Indians believe that a wedding without gold isn't a wedding. Common Uses: A radioactive isotope of gold (gold-198) is used for treating cancer. Gold sodium thiosulfate (AuNa 3 O 6 S 4) is used to treat arthritis. Chloroauric acid (HAuCl 4) is used to preserve photographs.