Metal chelate

Description

A ligand that is capable of binding a metal ion in an aqueous solution. Chelated metals such as Cu2 +, Zn2 + or Ni2 + form coordination compounds with electron-donating N, S, and O atoms in peptides and proteins.

Resources and Citations

• R.de la Rie, "Polymer Stabilizers. A Survey with Reference to Possible Applications in the Conservation Field" Studies in Conservation 33:9-22,1988.