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Applications of Coordination Compounds
Applications of Coordination Compounds
Applications of Coordination Compounds
Postgraduate Islamia
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Topic Applications of
Coordination
Compounds
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Applications of coordination compounds in in chemistry
Qualitative analysis
Quantitative analysis
Detection of ions
Chelating ligands
Complexometric titrations and masking agents
Colour test
Applications of coordination compounds in industry
Metal extraction
Purification of metal
DYES and Pigments
Coordination compounds in detergents
Photography
Electroplating
Applications of coordination compounds in living systems (Life)
Chlorophyll and pigment
Haemoglobin and enzymes
Coordination compounds in chelation therapy
EDTA
Cis-platin
Lead poisoning treatment
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Coordination compounds play a vital role in chemistry, our daily life and in industry. Today we will discuss some of the
applications of coordination compounds. So lets get started:
When copper sulphate is mixed with aqueous ammonia, a deep blue colour is produced which shows the presence of
cupric ions in the salt.
(2) Quantitative analysis
Complexes formed during the quantitative analysis method are used for the detection of ions. For example during
quantitative analysis the formation of scarlet red complex with dimethyl glyoxime is used to detect and assessment of
Ni+2 ions.
(3) Detection of ions
Ca+2 and Mg+2 ions are stable complexes with EDTA. We can use EDTA for the estimation of Ca+2 and Mg+2 ions in hard
water. Hardness of water can be determined by titration method using the sodium salt of EDTA. During titration Calcium
EDTA and Magnesium EDTA complexes are formed. These complex ions can be estimated on the basis of their stability
constants.
Figure 1: Calcium complex ion (taken from: Figure 2: Mg complex ion (taken from:
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(5) Photography
In black & white photography, when AgBr forms a complex hypo solutions, a complex [Ag(S2O)2]3 is formed. In this way,
a developed film in black and white photography can be fixed.
(6) Electroplating
Coordination compounds are also used in electroplating e.g. K[Ag(CN)2] is used for electroplating of silver, and
K[Au(CN)2] is used for gold plating.
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Applications of coordination
compounds in living systems
(Life)
Metals are present in biologicals system in
a wide range. For example iron in
haemoglobin, calcium in bones, sodium and
potassium in nerve cells.
involved in photosynthesis is a
coordination compound of magnesium.
BAL can also be used to remove the metal ions of Hg and lead but not for Cd, because it forms a soluble complex
with Cd which can disperse in the whole body.
We should choose our reagent very carefully. Because we want to remove only unwanted metal from the body. But the
other precious metals which are already present in the body like iron that is present in the haemoglobin and the calcium
that is present in the bones, can also be removed. So be very careful while choosing the reagent. For example in the
treatment of lead poisoning dicalcium salt of EDTA can be used but it also removed the zinc metal from the body. On
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other hand disodium calcium salt of EDTA remove only the lead metals ions from the body. Hence, it is very useful in
lead poisoning treatment.
Similarly, D-penicillamine (a product of penicillin) can be used for the treatment of poisoning of metals, including
Wilson's disease (build-up of copper in the body). desferrioxamine B is used to remove unwanted iron by the chelation
therapy process. desferrioxamine B occurs naturally. Bacteria use it for uptaking of iron.
(4). EDTA
EDTA is used to remove Pb+2 by forming Pb-EDTA Complex. It is
eliminated in urine. It is found very useful in lead ion treatment.
(5). Cis-platin
Cis-platin can be used as anti-tumour agent for the purpose of
cancer treatment. It is found very useful in cancer treatment.
Figure 8: Cis-platin:
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