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. Ferric Chloride Solution, 500ML, Poly Bottle
    Manufacturer: LabChem
    Shelf Life (months): 24, , UN Number: UN2582 (1 per EA)
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    was $237.80 Special Price $178.35
  2. Sodium Hydroxide, 150 mM, 100.00 mL Poly natural
    Manufacturer: Reagents Inc
    Sodium Hydroxide, 150 mM, 100.00 mL Poly natural (1 per EA )
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    was $103.00 Special Price $77.76
  3. Iodine, 0.05 N Solution, 500mL, CAS# 7553-56-2
    Manufacturer: Spectrum Chemical
    Iodine, 0.05 N 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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    was $198.40 Special Price $161.44
  4. Trichloroacetic Acid, 50 Percent (w/v) Aqueous Solution, 4L, CAS# 76-03-9
    Manufacturer: Spectrum Chemical
    Trichloroacetic Acid, 50 Percent (w/v) Aqueous Solution and other TCA solutions are used, depending upon grade and purity, in biochemistry to help the precipitation of macromolecules, cosmetics, topical medication preparations and in the production of pesticides. 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 $906.20 Special Price $737.37
  5. Sulfuric Acid for Babcock Test, 91.75% w/w Solution, 2.2 L, PPQ (Poly)
    Manufacturer: 710 Spirits Rocky Mtn Reagents
    Sulfuric Acid for Babcock Test, 91.75% w/w Solution, 2.2 L, PPQ (Poly) (1 per EA )
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    $118.15
  6. Phenolphthalein, 1 Percent (w/v) Indicator Solution in 95 Percent Ethanol, 500mL, CAS# 77-09-8
    Manufacturer: Spectrum Chemical
    Phenolphthalein, 1 Percent (w/v) Indicator Solution in 95 Percent Ethanol (1 per EA )
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    was $39.95 Special Price $35.47
  7. TG 10X Solution, TRIS-Glycine Buffer 10X Solution, 1 Liter CAS# 77-86-1; 56-40-6; 7732-18-5
    Manufacturer: Research Products International
    Mol. Wt: Common Name: TRIS-Glycine Buffer 10X Solution Formula: Dimensions: 3.50 x 8.50 x 3.50, Weight: 2.4, Cas#: 77-86-1; 56-40-6; 7732-18-5 Research or further manufacturing use only, not for food or drug use. (1 per EA)
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    $127.45
  8. Sodium Thiosulfate, 20% w/v, 500.00 mL Glass amber
    Manufacturer: Reagents Inc
    Sodium Thiosulfate, 20% w/v, 500.00 mL Glass amber (1 per EA )
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    was $88.00 Special Price $65.88
  9. Mercuric Chloride, 0.1M (0.2N), 500ML, Poly Bottle
    Manufacturer: LabChem
    Shelf Life (months): 24, Traceable to NIST, UN Number: UN2024 (1 per EA)
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    was $134.90 Special Price $101.17
  10. Potassium Iodide TS, (U.S.P. Test Solution), 500mL, CAS# 7681-11-0
    Manufacturer: Spectrum Chemical
    Potassium Iodide TS, (U.S.P. Test Solution) is a ready-for-use solution for the purpose of conducting USP, National Formulary and assay tests and is prepared according to the specifications of the USP Pharmacopeial Convention.

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    was $877.65 Special Price $843.99
  11. Hydrochloric Acid, 0.25N (0.25M), 10L, Cubitainer®
    Manufacturer: LabChem
    Shelf Life (months): 24, Traceable to NIST, UN Number: UN1789 (1 per EA)
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    was $182.90 Special Price $137.17
  12. Formaldehyde, 37 Percent, USP, 1L, CAS# 50-00-0
    Manufacturer: Spectrum Chemical
    Formaldehyde, 37 Percent, USP. All Spectrum Chemical USP grade products are manufactured, packaged and stored under current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). (1 per EA )
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    was $133.10 Special Price $98.45
  13. Trifluoroacetic Acid, 500.00 mL Each
    Manufacturer: Reagents Inc
    Trifluoroacetic Acid, 500.00 mL Each (1 per EA )
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    was $264.00 Special Price $197.64
  14. Potassium Chloride, 3 M (3 N), 250.00 mL Poly natural
    Manufacturer: Reagents Inc
    Potassium Chloride, 3 M (3 N), 250.00 mL Poly natural (1 per EA )
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    was $41.50 Special Price $31.32
  15. Isopropanol, 40% v/v HPLC, 4.00 L Glass amber
    Manufacturer: Reagents Inc
    Isopropanol, 40% v/v HPLC, 4.00 L Glass amber (1 per EA )
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    was $153.00 Special Price $114.48
  16. Oxalic Acid TS - 100mL
    Manufacturer: Dawn Scientific
    Oxalic Acid TS - 100mL (1 per EA )
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    was $29.62 Special Price $28.88
  17. Sodium Chloride, 0.85 Percent (w/v) Solution, Normal Saline, 500mL, CAS# 7647-14-5
    Manufacturer: Spectrum Chemical
    Sodium Chloride, 0.85 Percent (w/v) Solution, Normal Saline - 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 $33.60 Special Price $27.35
  18. Phosphoric Acid, 0.1% HPLC, 4.00 L Glass amber
    Manufacturer: Reagents Inc
    Phosphoric Acid, 0.1% HPLC, 4.00 L Glass amber (1 per EA )
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    was $90.00 Special Price $68.04
  19. Vario Ammonia Salicylate, F10 100 Pack, Ea/1
    Manufacturer: Lovibond Tintometer Group
    Direct Replacement for Hach P/N 2653299. (1 per EA )
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    $94.74
  20. Alkaline Cupric Citrate TS - 100mL
    Manufacturer: Dawn Scientific
    Alkaline Cupric Citrate TS - 100mL (1 per EA )
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    was $79.62 Special Price $77.63
  21. Vario pHospHate 3, F10 100 Pack, Ea/1
    Manufacturer: Lovibond Tintometer Group
    Direct Replacement for Hach P/N 2106069. (1 per EA )
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    $43.47
  22. Acetonitrile, 44% v/v HPLC, 4.00 L Glass amber
    Manufacturer: Reagents Inc
    Acetonitrile, 44% v/v HPLC, 4.00 L Glass amber (1 per EA )
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    was $325.00 Special Price $244.08
  23. Cupriethylenediamine, 1.0 M, Solution, 4L, CAS# 13426-91-0
    Manufacturer: Spectrum Chemical
    Cupriethylenediamine, 1.0 M, Solution (1 per EA )
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    was $440.95 Special Price $358.80
  24. Buffer, pH 6.00, 500.00 mL Poly natural
    Manufacturer: Reagents Inc
    Buffer, pH 6.00, 500.00 mL Poly natural (1 per EA )
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    was $29.00 Special Price $21.60
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