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.

Buffers and Solutions

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  1. Adler's Reagent (Etchant), 250.00 mL Amber poly
    Manufacturer: Reagents Inc
    Adler's Reagent (Etchant), 250.00 mL Amber poly (1 per EA )
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    was $284.00 Special Price $212.76
  2. Methyl Orange-Xylene Cyanol, Indicator Solution, Changes color from purple (pH=3.0) to green (pH=4.5), 500mL
    Manufacturer: Spectrum Chemical
    Methyl Orange-Xylene Cyanol, Indicator Solution, Changes color from purple (pH=3.0) to green (pH=4.5) - 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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    was $80.25 Special Price $72.11
  3. Vario Nitrate Tube Test Reagent Set 25 Tests, Ea/1
    Manufacturer: Lovibond Tintometer Group
    Direct Replacement for Hach P/N 2605345. Lovibond VARIO Nitrate Tube Test Reagent Set, 25 Tests Includes: VARIO Nitra X Reagent Tube, Reagent A - 50 ct. 530590, VARIO Nitra X Chromotropic, Reagent B - 50 ct. Deionized Water (for Zero) - 100 ml (1 per EA)
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    $122.40
  4. Acetone / Acetonitrile, 80:20, 4.00 L Glass amber
    Manufacturer: Reagents Inc
    Acetone / Acetonitrile, 80:20, 4.00 L Glass amber (1 per EA )
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    was $2,180.00 Special Price $1,635.12
  5. Antimony Trichloride TS - 500mL
    Manufacturer: Dawn Scientific
    Antimony Trichloride TS - 500mL (1 per EA )
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    was $134.62 Special Price $131.25
  6. Sulfuric Acid, 30% w/w, 20.00 L Cubitainer
    Manufacturer: Reagents Inc
    Sulfuric Acid, 30% w/w, 20.00 L Cubitainer (1 per EA )
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    was $284.00 Special Price $212.76
  7. Glutaraldehyde, 24 Percent Aqueous Solution, 1L, CAS# 111-30-8
    Manufacturer: Spectrum Chemical
    Glutaraldehyde, 24 Percent Aqueous 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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    $201.95
  8. HEPES Buffered Saline Solution 2X, 500 Milliliters
    Manufacturer: Research Products International
    Dimensions: 2.75 x 6.75 x 2.75 Weight: 0.27 - Research or further manufacturing use only, not for food or drug use. (1 per EA)
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    $137.10
  9. Vario Hr Cod Reagent, Mercury-Free 0-15000 Mg/L; 25 Vials, Ea/1
    Manufacturer: Lovibond Tintometer Group
    Direct Replacement for Hach P/N 2834325. Reagent COD Vario Vials 0-15000 mg/l, Mercury Free, 16mm ø Pack Size 25 (1 per EA)
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    $59.70
  10. Phenanthroline Reagent, 32 oz
    Manufacturer: Taylor Technologies
    Phenanthroline Reagent, 32 oz (1 per EA )
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    was $103.34 Special Price $92.45
  11. Glutaric Dialdehyde, 50 Percent in Water, 500mL, CAS# 111-30-8
    Manufacturer: Spectrum Chemical
    Glutaric Dialdehyde, 50 Percent in Water is also referred to as Glutaraldehyde. It is a colorless and oily liquid with a pungent smell. Most commonly used to disinfect medical equipment, it is also used as a preservative and in industrial water treatment and is also a component of fracking fluid.

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    was $312.95 Special Price $277.80
  12. Chlorine Water, Saturated Solution, Approx. 0.4 Percent Chlorine, 1L, CAS# 7782-50-5
    Manufacturer: Spectrum Chemical
    Chlorine Water, Saturated Solution, Approx. 0.4 Percent Chlorine is a Spectrum solution concentrate that allows the preparation of fresh, reliable standard volumetric solutions quickly and accurately. Simply dilute the desired USP test solution concentrate to the specified volume (carefully following instructions provided with the package) and the resulting solution will have an exact Normality within 0.1%. Spectrum USP test solution concentrates are relied upon for fast, accurate results in life sciences and pharmaceutical quality control applications.

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    was $368.15 Special Price $299.56
  13. Sulfuric Acid, 12.0N (6.0M), 2.5L, Clear Glass
    Manufacturer: LabChem
    Shelf Life (months): 24, Traceable to NIST, UN Number: UN2796 (1 per EA)
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    was $176.00 Special Price $132.00
  14. Edta, 0.1M (0.2N), 20L, Cubitainer®
    Manufacturer: LabChem
    Shelf Life (months): 24, Traceable to NIST, UN Number: (1 per EA)
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    was $354.90 Special Price $266.18
  15. Sodium Bicarbonate, 8% w/v, 20.00 L Cubitainer
    Manufacturer: Reagents Inc
    Sodium Bicarbonate, 8% w/v, 20.00 L Cubitainer (1 per EA )
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    was $404.00 Special Price $303.48
  16. Buffer, pH 2.00, 500.00 mL Poly natural
    Manufacturer: Reagents Inc
    Buffer, pH 2.00, 500.00 mL Poly natural (1 per EA )
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    was $29.00 Special Price $21.60
  17. Sodium Bisulfite TS - 100mL
    Manufacturer: Dawn Scientific
    Sodium Bisulfite TS - 100mL (1 per EA )
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    was $49.62 Special Price $48.38
  18. Vario Nitra Nitrogen Nitrate Reagent B 50 Pack
    Manufacturer: Lovibond Tintometer Group
    Direct Replacement for Hach P/N 2605546. Lovibond VARIO Nitra X Chromotopic, Reagent B, 50 ct. The fast and easy use of VARIO Powder Packs has made them extremely popular for water testing applications in many countries throughout the world. The Lovibon (50 per PK )
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    $44.20
  19. Nitric Acid, 10 Percent (w/v) Aqueous Solution, 55gal, CAS# 7697-37-2
    Manufacturer: Spectrum Chemical
    Nitric Acid, 10 Percent (w/v) Aqueous 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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    $2,873.60
  20. Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, 20 Percent (w/v) Solution, 500mL, CAS# 151-21-3
    Manufacturer: Spectrum Chemical
    Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, 20 Percent (w/v) 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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    was $185.25 Special Price $150.75
  21. Buffer, pH 6.00, 1.00 L Poly natural
    Manufacturer: Reagents Inc
    Buffer, pH 6.00, 1.00 L Poly natural (1 per EA )
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    was $49.00 Special Price $36.72
  22. Separating or Resolving Buffer 4X Solution, 500 Milliliters CAS# 7732-18-5, 77-86-1, 151-21-3
    Manufacturer: Research Products International
    Formulation:????? TRIS HCI:?1.5 M????? SDS:?0.4%????? pH:?8.8 Dimensions: 2.75 x 6.75 x 2.75, Weight: 0.27, Cas#: 7732-18-5, 77-86-1, 151-21-3 Research or further manufacturing use only, not for food or drug use. (1 per EA)
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    $53.65
  23. Diphenylamine TS - 500mL
    Manufacturer: Dawn Scientific
    Diphenylamine TS - 500mL (1 per EA )
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    was $169.62 Special Price $165.38
  24. Mercuric Sulfate TS (Denig`es' Reagent) - 500mL
    Manufacturer: Dawn Scientific
    Mercuric Sulfate TS (Denig`es' Reagent) - 500mL (1 per EA )
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    was $184.62 Special Price $180.00
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