Abstract
Methods for the calculation of the coordination numbers and stability constants of complexes formed in solution from polarographic data are examined and methods for the determination of the parameters governing the formation of a single complex and stepwise complex formation as well as the formation of mixed and polynuclear complexes and complexonates are described. It is shown how kinetic and catalytic waves, the waves of the ligand, and the waves due to irreversible processes can be used for this purpose. Attention is drawn to the necessity to take into account the adsorption of the components of a system involving complex formation.
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