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Table 1 Stability constants, logβ n, of some Cu2+ and Ca2+ complexes

From: Effective cleaning of copper stained calcareous stone

β n = [MLn]/[M][L]n; β n = K1 × K2 × …..Kn; [x] = ref.

Metal ion

NH3 [11]

en [11]

cyclam [12]

ala [13]

tyr [14]

cys [15]

edta [16]

Cu (II)

13.0 (β4)

20.6 (β2)

27.2

15.0 (β2)

14.6 (β2)

16.0 (β2)

18.7

Ca (II)

1.2 (K1)

0.2 (K1)

2.5 (K1)

10.6

  1. Stability constants of some am(m)ine and amino acidate copper(II) complexes useful for cleaning of copper stained calcareous stone surfaces—Not available