Physical Properties:

• Appearance: White, crystalline powder
• Odour: Odourless
• Taste: Mildly acidic
• Molecular Weight: 292.24 g/mol (anhydrous)
• Colour: White

Chemical Properties:

• Chemical Name: Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid
• Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₆N₂O₈
• pH (1% Solution): 2.8 – 3.0
• Solubility: Highly soluble in water

Applications:

1. Chelating Agent:
   • Widely used as a chelating agent to bind and sequester metal ions, preventing undesired reactions.
2. Water Treatment:
   • Applied in water treatment processes to control the adverse effects of metal ions on equipment and plumbing.
3. Medical Applications:
   • Used in medicine as an anticoagulant for blood samples and as a stabilizing agent in pharmaceuticals.
4. Food Industry:
   • Acts as a preservative and stabilizer in certain food and beverage products.
   • Used to prevent discoloration and maintain product quality.
5. Laboratory Applications:
   • Commonly used for complexometric titrations and metal ion analysis.
6. Textile Industry:
   • Applied in the textile industry to improve dyeing properties by preventing metal ion interference.

Additional Information:

• The high solubility in water enhances its effectiveness in various applications.
• EDTA forms stable complexes with metal ions, preventing precipitation and scale formation.
• Its versatility makes it suitable for applications in diverse industries, from healthcare to industrial processes.

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