chelate
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- noun
- /ˈkiːleɪt/
- Specialized
- In chemistry, a chelate is a compound where a metal ion is bonded to an organic molecule at multiple points, forming a ring-like structure.
Examples
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Rather than iron sulfate, use an iron chelate stock solution.
Academic text (2001) -
And so we can review what the chelate effect is.
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So chelates bind with more than one point of attachment, and metal chelates are unusually stable.
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Okay, you need magnesium. Dr. Davis recommends Magnesium Malate; I use a Magnesium Acetate/Chelate mix. Maybe Dr. Davis could explain what's the difference?
Blog text (12) -
Research shows that the stability of a metal chelate increases when the organic molecule has multiple binding sites.
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A common example of a chelate is EDTA, which is used to bind metal ions in various industrial applications.
Synonyms
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A compound where a metal atom is held inside a ring of other atoms
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A central metal atom bonded to surrounding atoms or small groups
Compounds
- Specialized
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A compound where a metal atom is held inside a ring of other atoms
How Many Bonds
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Chelate comes from the Greek word chele meaning 'claw', because chemists thought these molecules grab a metal ion like a claw at two or more points to make a ring. So a chelate is a compound that holds a metal ion tightly in a ring-like way.