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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | A heterocyclic ring compound that can attract and hold a metal ion. Chelating agents are used to remove traces a metals in solutions, such as [ | + | A heterocyclic ring compound that can attract and hold a metal ion. Chelating agents are used to remove traces a metals in solutions, such as [[zinc]], [[iron]], [[copper]], [[manganese]], and [[cobalt]]. They are added to detergents to minimize and precipitation or discoloration caused by unwanted metal ions. Chelating agents are also used in water softeners. Examples of chelating agents are ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid ([[EDTA]]), nitrilotriacetic acid, n-hydroxyethylethylenediaminetriacetic acid (HEDTA), hemoglobin, [[chlorophyll]], as well as several simple organic acids like [[oxalic acid]], [[malic acid]]. [[rubeanic acid]] and [[citric acid]]. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
Revision as of 18:57, 12 January 2014
Description
A heterocyclic ring compound that can attract and hold a metal ion. Chelating agents are used to remove traces a metals in solutions, such as Zinc, Iron, Copper, Manganese, and Cobalt. They are added to detergents to minimize and precipitation or discoloration caused by unwanted metal ions. Chelating agents are also used in water softeners. Examples of chelating agents are ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), nitrilotriacetic acid, n-hydroxyethylethylenediaminetriacetic acid (HEDTA), hemoglobin, Chlorophyll, as well as several simple organic acids like Oxalic acid, Malic acid. Rubeanic acid and Citric acid.
Synonyms and Related Terms
chelator; chelation, sequestering agent; EDTA; Trilon; Komplexone; Tritriplex; Calgon®
Authority
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