This invention discloses a heavy
metal chelating flocculant possessing both dual chelating groups, its preparation method, and its application. First, a
polyethylene polyamine undergoes a
nucleophilic addition reaction with
carbon disulfide in the presence of a base, thereby forming a -CSS... - The acetate group is introduced at the non-terminal position of the
polyethylene polyamine molecule, and then, under strongly alkaline conditions, undergoes an
electrophilic substitution reaction with a haloacetate to introduce acetate groups at both ends of the molecule, thus giving the molecule both -CSS and
ethyl acetate groups. - and —N(CH2COO) - 2. Two strong chelating groups. The two chelating groups in the molecule complement each other, working synergistically to significantly improve the
chelation and
binding ability and
flocculation and
precipitation performance of various heavy
metal ions, achieving efficient removal of multiple
heavy metals in one step. This invention overcomes the shortcomings of common chelating agents, such as single functional groups, weak
chelation ability for some ions, and limited applicability; the preparation process is simple, the
reaction conditions are mild, the operation and control are easy, the process is
environmentally friendly, and it is easy to realize industrial production.