jernkompleks
Jernkompleks refers to chemical compounds in which iron atoms are bonded to a central atom or molecule, known as a ligand. These complexes are fundamental in various biological and industrial processes. In biology, iron is essential for life, playing a crucial role in oxygen transport through hemoglobin and myoglobin, and in energy metabolism as a component of enzymes like cytochromes. The iron in these biomolecules is typically coordinated with protein fragments and other small molecules, forming intricate iron complexes.
Industrially, iron complexes find applications in catalysis, such as in the Haber-Bosch process for ammonia synthesis.