Chelate-forming resins prepared by modification of anion-exchange resins

The properties of some chelate-forming resins prepared from common anion-exchange resins by treatment with reagents bearing chelate-forming and ion-exchange groups have been studied. A resin prepared from the sulphonic acid derivative of dithizone (DzS) was found to be superior to other chelate-forming resins. Resins loaded with DzS, tetraphenylporphinetrisulphonic acid or zincon were stable in 1M sodium chloride. Resins prepared from sulphonazo III, arsenazo III, thiosalicylic acid or p-mercaptobenzenesulphonic acid were found to be unstable when exposed to sodium chloride solution.