Table 1 Data comparing simulated and experimental mean particle size for variable ratio (fixed pH = 5) case. The experimental trend in size variation is in close conformity with mean particle size from simulation. The precursor ratio 2:1 and 5:1 give minimum sized particles
| Citrate to AuCl3 ratio | 1:1 | 2:1 | 3:1 | 5:1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| k c (M−1 s−1) | 3563 | 7655 | 1444 | 1721 |
| Plasmon peak (nm) | 539 | 521 | 529 | 521 |
| Experimental particle size (nm) | 32 | 10 | 24 | 10 |
| Simulated particle size (nm) | 25 | 12 | 21 | 13 |