Chelating Agents WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Chelating Agents
A chelating agent is a chemical with molecules that are able to form several bonds to a single metal ion. Chelating agents are able to remove ions from solutions. More practical uses include a treatment for metal poisoning, as part of chemotherapy treatment, and to fight back against bacterial or viral infections.1
Fast Facts:
- Chelating agents may be used as water softeners.2
- Chelating agents can help treat heavy metal poisoning by metals such as mercury, arsenic, and lead.2
- Chelating agents may be used as ingredients in shampoos, conditioners, and food preservatives.2
- Citric acid is an example of a chelating agent.2
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Research Notes References
- ↑ mondofacto: Chelating Agents
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Wikipedia: Chelation - Applications
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- Contributor: KevinB
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Chelation Agents, Agents for Chelation, Chelants, Chelators
- Last update: Feb. 13, 2009
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