Complexation of arabinogalactan with copper(II) ions in aqueous solutions

Complexation of Cu(II) with arabinogalactan as influenced by solution pH was studied by spectrophotometry and the method of dialysis equilibrium. Copper ions form complexes with arabinogalactan in a wide pH range, pH 5.0-12.5. Arabinogalactan forms two complex species with the metal. The composition and formation constant of the complex formed at pH < 10.8 were determined.