Diffraction patterns of some metallic derivatives of anthranilic acid

Metallic derivatives of anthranilic were synthesized. These derivatives are classified: as chelate rings. X-ray diffraction patterns of these metallic derivatives were obtained. Investigation of these patterns revealed that each diffraction pattern was unique but that the patterns were related, by the atomic number (Z) of the incoming metal. These diffraction patterns provide a quick and positive means of idantification. A plot of atomic number against intense characteristic lines enables the approximate prediction of strong characteristic lines of other metallic derivatives of anthranilic acid.