Solutions are used in practically every lab, for a broad range of processes.  Lab Procurement Services carries an extensive collection of products to handle our customers' diverse requirements, including various titrimetric and other wet methods.  Please be sure to visit our pH Buffers category for all of your electrochemistry calibration needs, and our Beakers and Flasks collections to view our offerings of those essential items.

For pH buffers, check the pH value and the temperature it is stated at (most here are specified at 25 °C), the tolerance, and whether the lot is traceable to a reference standard if your quality system requires it. Color-coded buffers, such as red for pH 4, yellow for pH 7 and blue for pH 10, help avoid mix-ups during calibration. Sizes run from 500 mL bottles to 4 L bottles and 10 L and 20 L Cubitainers, so buy a size you will use before the expiration date. Electrode storage solution, offered in several sizes, keeps pH electrodes ready between uses.

Buffers and Solutions: common questions

What is 1,10-phenanthroline used for?

1,10-Phenanthroline is an organic compound that forms an intensely colored orange-red complex with ferrous iron, which is the basis of a common colorimetric method for measuring iron in water and other samples. The iron complex, known as ferroin, is also used as a redox indicator in titrations. It is sold as the monohydrate or anhydrous form, so check which one your method calls for.

How long do pH buffer solutions last once opened?

An unopened buffer is good until the manufacturer's expiration date. Once opened, buffers can change as they absorb carbon dioxide from the air or become contaminated, and alkaline buffers such as pH 10 are affected most. Pour what you need into a clean container, never return used buffer to the bottle, keep it capped, and replace it if calibration results drift.

What is the difference between a buffer and a reagent?

A buffer is a solution that resists changes in pH when small amounts of acid or base are added, usually a weak acid or base mixed with its salt. A reagent is any substance used to cause or measure a chemical reaction. Buffers are a kind of reagent used to hold pH steady in analyses, biological work and instrument calibration.

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  1. tert-Butyl Hydroperoxide, 70 Percent Solution in Water, 200L, CAS# 75-91-2
    Manufacturer: Spectrum Chemical
    tert-Butyl Hydroperoxide, 70 Percent Solution in Water, with a systematic name of tert-Butyl hydroperoxide, is used in a variety of oxidation processes. Ungraded products supplied by Spectrum are indicative of a grade suitable for general industrial use or research purposes and typically are not suitable for human consumption or therapeutic use.

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  2. Hydrochloric Acid, 3 N Solution, 1L, CAS# 101-18-8
    Manufacturer: Spectrum Chemical
    Hydrochloric Acid, 3 N Solution is a colorless, clear, highly corrosive, highly pungent solution of hydrogen chloride in water. As an monoprotic acid and one of the six common strong mineral acids it is the least likely to be subject to an oxidation-reduction reaction. Hydrochloric acid is frequently used during chemical analysis to prepare samples for analysis. It reacts with basic compounds, turning them into dissolved chlorides that can then undergo analysis.

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  3. Triethanolamine, 50% v/v, 4.00 L Poly natural
    Manufacturer: Reagents Inc
    Triethanolamine, 50% v/v, 4.00 L Poly natural (1 per EA )
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    was $574.00 Special Price $441.59
  4. Sulfuric Acid TS - 500mL
    Manufacturer: Dawn Scientific
    Sulfuric Acid TS - 500mL (1 per EA )
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    was $104.62 Special Price $102.01
  5. Hydrogen Peroxide Solution, 30 Percent, Reagent, ACS, 500mL, CAS# 7722-84-1
    Manufacturer: Spectrum Chemical
    Hydrogen Peroxide Solution, 30 Percent, Reagent, ACS, is the simplest peroxide, a strong oxidizer that appears as a clear and slightly viscous liquid. Its oxidizing properties are so strong that it is considered a highly reactive oxygen species. Due to it being a weak acid it can form hydroperoxide or peroxide salts. One of its biggest uses is in the treatment of drinking water, removing odors, organic materials and the amount of Hydrogen sulfides and Iron. As an ACS grade Reagent, Spectrum Chemical manufactured Hydrogen Peroxide is used as the quality standard against which other substances are graded and has met the toughest regulatory standards for quality and pureness.

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  6. Ortho-pHospHate Vm Tube Test 3,0-60/1,0-20 Mg/L, Ea/1
    Manufacturer: Lovibond Tintometer Group
    Lovibond® Phosphate, Ortho Tube Test, 24 Tests (1 per EA)
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    $144.00
  7. Thymolphthalein, 0.1% /EtOH, 500.00 mL Poly natural
    Manufacturer: Reagents Inc
    Thymolphthalein, 0.1% /EtOH, 500.00 mL Poly natural (1 per EA )
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    was $128.00 Special Price $98.47
  8. Potassium Hydroxide, 1.0 N Aqueous Solution, 4L, CAS# 1310-58-3
    Manufacturer: Spectrum Chemical
    Potassium Hydroxide, 1.0 N Aqueous Solution - Spectrum solutions utilize the highest quality raw materials appropriate to your product. Most raw materials meet or exceed the specifications established by the American Chemical Society. Where appropriate, many finished products are traceable to NIST Standard Reference Materials. Manufacturing, quality control testing, and packaging are all performed in Spectrum’s own facilities. Record keeping and sample retention of all produced lots ensure product consistency and complete traceability.

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  9. Zinc Acetate 10% W/V, 1L, Poly Bottle
    Manufacturer: LabChem
    Shelf Life (months): 24, , UN Number: (1 per EA)
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  10. Phosphoric Acid, 65% w/w, 1.00 L Poly natural
    Manufacturer: Reagents Inc
    Phosphoric Acid, 65% w/w, 1.00 L Poly natural (1 per EA )
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  11. Ammonium Sulfide Solution, Reagent, ACS, 100mL, CAS# 446-86-6
    Manufacturer: Spectrum Chemical
    Ammonium Sulfide Solution, Reagent, ACS is an unstable salt with the formula (NH4)2S. Common uses of AMMONIUM SULFIDE are industrial applications including photo developing and textile manufacturing. As an ACS grade quality reagent, its chemical specifications are the de facto standards for chemicals used in many high-purity applications and typically designate the highest quality chemical available for laboratory use. Spectrum Chemical manufactured Reagent ACS grade products meet the toughest regulatory standards for quality and purity.

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  12. Sodium Hydroxide 18% W/W (5.39N), 1L, Poly Bottle
    Manufacturer: LabChem
    Shelf Life (months): 24, Traceable to NIST, UN Number: UN1824 (1 per EA)
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    was $92.50 Special Price $71.17
  13. Sulfuric Acid, 0.01N (0.005M), 4L, Poly Bottle
    Manufacturer: LabChem
    Shelf Life (months): 24, Traceable to NIST, UN Number: (1 per EA)
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    was $83.40 Special Price $64.16
  14. TISAB without CDTA, 4.00 L Poly natural
    Manufacturer: Reagents Inc
    TISAB without CDTA, 4.00 L Poly natural (1 per EA )
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    was $167.00 Special Price $128.47
  15. Starch 1.0% W/V W/Chloroform, 500ML, Poly Bottle
    Manufacturer: LabChem
    Shelf Life (months): 12, , UN Number: (1 per EA)
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  16. Potassium Hydroxide, 0.5 N Solution in Ethanol, 4L, CAS# 1310-58-3
    Manufacturer: Spectrum Chemical
    Potassium Hydroxide, 0.5 N Solution in Ethanol - Spectrum solutions utilize the highest quality raw materials appropriate to your product. Most raw materials meet or exceed the specifications established by the American Chemical Society. Where appropriate, many finished products are traceable to NIST Standard Reference Materials. Manufacturing, quality control testing, and packaging are all performed in Spectrum’s own facilities. Record keeping and sample retention of all produced lots ensure product consistency and complete traceability.

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  17. EDTA Disodium, 0.0575 M Solution, 1L, CAS# 6381-92-6
    Manufacturer: Spectrum Chemical
    EDTA Disodium, 0.0575 M Solution - Ungraded products supplied by Spectrum are indicative of a grade suitable for general industrial use or research purposes and typically are not suitable for human consumption or therapeutic use.

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  18. Iodine, 0.1 N Solution, USP Volumetric Solution, 4L, CAS# 7553-56-2
    Manufacturer: Spectrum Chemical
    Iodine, 0.1 N Solution, USP Volumetric Solution is a ready-to-use chemical solution used in the analysis of many finished USP grade products. Spectrum Chemical USP products are manufactured, packaged and stored under current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) per 21CFR part 211 in FDA registered and inspected facilities.

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  19. Sulfuric Acid, 2.0N (1.0M), 500ML, Poly Bottle
    Manufacturer: LabChem
    Shelf Life (months): 24, Traceable to NIST, UN Number: UN2796 (1 per EA)
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    was $26.30 Special Price $20.23
  20. Cleaning Solution, 2.50 L Glass sc
    Manufacturer: Reagents Inc
    Cleaning Solution, 2.50 L Glass sc (1 per EA )
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    was $259.00 Special Price $194.40
  21. Hydrogen Peroxide 3% W/W, 1L, Poly Bottle
    Manufacturer: LabChem
    Shelf Life (months): 24, Traceable to NIST, UN Number: (1 per EA)
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    was $80.00 Special Price $60.00
  22. Electrode Cleaning Solution, 500.00 mL Poly natural
    Manufacturer: Reagents Inc
    Electrode Cleaning Solution, 500.00 mL Poly natural (1 per EA )
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    was $88.00 Special Price $64.05
  23. Sodium Thiosulfate, 0.05N (0.05M), 1L, Poly Bottle
    Manufacturer: LabChem
    Shelf Life (months): 12, Traceable to NIST, UN Number: (1 per EA)
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    was $38.90 Special Price $29.92
  24. Sodium Hydroxide 40% W/W, 10L, Cubitainer®
    Manufacturer: LabChem
    Shelf Life (months): 24, Traceable to NIST, UN Number: UN1824 (1 per EA)
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    was $194.80 Special Price $149.86
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