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Stability constants of complexes
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<p>In <a href="/facts/Coordination_chemistry/1tCyeQUm">coordination chemistry</a>, a stability constant (also called formation constant or binding constant) is an <a href="/facts/Equilibrium_constant/yMTuuBbX">equilibrium constant</a> for the formation of a complex in solution. It is a measure of the strength of the interaction between the reagents that come together to form the <a href="/facts/Complex_(chemistry)/1tCyeQUm">complex</a>. There are two main kinds of complex: compounds formed by the interaction of a metal ion with a ligand and supramolecular complexes, such as host–guest complexes and complexes of anions. The stability constant(s) provide(s) the information required to calculate the concentration(s) of the complex(es) in solution. There are many areas of application in chemistry, biology and medicine. </p>