Can 24k gold be burned/oxidized?

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Gold, specifically 24k gold, does not burn or oxidize under normal conditions due to its high oxygen compatibility. Organizations such as NASA and ASTM have tested the ignition potential of various materials in the presence of oxygen, confirming that gold remains stable even at elevated temperatures. The discussion highlights that while other materials like copper and brass can be used in high-pressure oxygen systems, they pose a risk of ignition, unlike gold.

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At what temperature will it fizzle up an go poof?
 
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The chance that oxygen might cause a metal or other material to ignite is dependent on the oxygen's pressure and is commonly tested by various organizations including NASA, ASTM and various industrial gas manufacturers. The oxygen compatibility of gold is one of the best. That is, it won't burn.
http://books.google.com/books?id=eS...hl=en&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=1&ct=result"

Note that although this reference seems to indicate there are few/no materials that are economical for oxygen systems, copper and brass pipe is commonly used at pressures up to 3000 psi with little or no chance for ignition.
 
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