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. Sodium Hydroxide, 10% w/v Technical Grade, 940 mL
    Manufacturer: 710 Spirits Rocky Mtn Reagents
    Sodium Hydroxide, 10% w/v Technical Grade, 940 mL (1 per EA)
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    $13.80
  2. Terry's Polychrome Methylene Blue, 940 mL
    Manufacturer: 710 Spirits Rocky Mtn Reagents
    Terry's Polychrome Methylene Blue, 940 mL (1 per EA)
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    $20.30
  3. Hydrogen Peroxide, ACS/SEMI, 1 gal, Poly Gallon
    Manufacturer: 710 Spirits Rocky Mtn Reagents
    Hydrogen Peroxide, ACS/SEMI, 1 gal, Poly Gallon (1 per EA )
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    $57.50
  4. Indigo Carmine, 1% w/w in Sodium Chloride, 500 g
    Manufacturer: 710 Spirits Rocky Mtn Reagents
    pH 11.6 (blue) - pH 14.0 (yellow) (1 per EA)
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    $82.30
  5. Lactophenol Cotton Blue, 940 mL
    Manufacturer: 710 Spirits Rocky Mtn Reagents
    Fungi Stain (1 per EA)
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    $126.60
  6. Nitric Acid, 50% v/v Solution, 2.2 L
    Manufacturer: 710 Spirits Rocky Mtn Reagents
    Nitric Acid, 50% v/v Solution, 2.2 L (1 per EA)
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    $74.25
  7. Potassium Thiocyanate, 10% w/v Solution, 3.8 L, Poly Gallon
    Manufacturer: 710 Spirits Rocky Mtn Reagents
    Potassium Sulfocyanate; Potassium Thiocyanide (1 per EA)
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    $71.60
  8. pH 10.00 Calibration Buffer, Blue, 20 L
    Manufacturer: 710 Spirits Rocky Mtn Reagents
    NIST Traceable; pH = 10.00 ? 0.01 @ 25 ?C (1 per EA)
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    $77.00
  9. Sodium Chromate, 20% w/v Solution, 3.8 L, Poly Gallon
    Manufacturer: 710 Spirits Rocky Mtn Reagents
    Chromic Acid, Disodium Salt, Tetrahydrate (1 per EA)
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    $462.50
  10. Potassium Iodide 5% W/V, 10L, Cubitainer®
    Manufacturer: LabChem
    Shelf Life (months): 24, Traceable to NIST, UN Number: (1 per EA)
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    was $323.30 Special Price $242.47
  11. Potassium Hydroxide, 0.1N (0.1M), 10L, Cubitainer®
    Manufacturer: LabChem
    Shelf Life (months): 24, Traceable to NIST, UN Number: (1 per EA)
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    was $257.40 Special Price $193.05
  12. Hydrochloric Acid, 0.5165N (0.5165M), 4L, Poly Bottle
    Manufacturer: LabChem
    Shelf Life (months): 24, Traceable to NIST, UN Number: UN1789 (1 per EA)
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    was $76.80 Special Price $57.60
  13. Iodine, 1.0N (0.5M, 12.7%), 4L, Amber Glass
    Manufacturer: LabChem
    Shelf Life (months): 18, Traceable to NIST, UN Number: (1 per EA)
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    was $688.20 Special Price $516.15
  14. Manganous Sulfate Solution, 1L, Poly Bottle
    Manufacturer: LabChem
    Shelf Life (months): 24, , UN Number: (1 per EA)
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    was $100.50 Special Price $75.37
  15. pHenylarsine Oxide, 0.025N (0.0125M), 500ML, Amber Glass
    Manufacturer: LabChem
    Shelf Life (months): 12, Traceable to NIST, UN Number: (1 per EA)
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    was $146.50 Special Price $109.88
  16. Thiocarbamate Reagent, .75 oz, Dropper Bottle
    Manufacturer: Taylor Technologies
    Thiocarbamate Reagent, .75 oz, Dropper Bottle (1 per EA)
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    was $12.31 Special Price $9.40
  17. Ferrous Ammonium Sulfate, 0.1N, Standardized Solution
    Manufacturer: Spectrum Chemical
    Ferrous Ammonium Sulfate, 0.1N, Standardized Solution 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 concentration 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 $136.95 Special Price $111.43
  18. Lauramine Oxide, Solutionder, Reagent, ACS, 12kg, CAS# 1643-20-5
    Manufacturer: Spectrum Chemical
    Lauramine Oxide, Solution is an amine oxide surfactant. 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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    $917.12
  19. Perchloric Acid, 0.1 N Solution in Glacial Acetic Acid, (USP Volumetric Solution)
    Manufacturer: Spectrum Chemical
    Perchloric Acid, 0.1 N Solution in Glacial Acetic Acid, (USP Volumetric Solution) is an inorganic acid dissolved in an organic solvent. It's main characteristic is that it is stronger than both sulfuric and nitric acid. It is also used for its super acid properties and also as an etchant for certain metals.

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    was $447.30 Special Price $363.96
  20. Potassium Hydroxide, 45 Percent (w/w) Aqueous Solution, Reagent, 4L, CAS# 1310-58-3
    Manufacturer: Spectrum Chemical
    Potassium Hydroxide, 45 Percent (w/w) Aqueous Solution, Reagent is an aqueous solution of Caustic Potash and is the protypical strong base. Its reagent grade means this is the highest quality commercially available for this chemical and that the American Chemical Society has not officially set any specifications for this material.

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    was $438.40 Special Price $356.72
  21. Yellow-Seven(TM) Buffer Solution, pH 7.00 (+/-0.01 @ 25 DEG C), Color-coded Yellow, Reference Standard
    Manufacturer: Spectrum Chemical
    Yellow-Seven (TM) Buffer Solution, pH 7.00 (+/-0.01 @ 25 DEG C), Color-coded Yellow, Reference Standard is an inorganic solution in water. 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 $285.40 Special Price $232.23
  22. Cupric Citrate TS, Alkaline, (U.S.P. Test Solution)
    Manufacturer: Spectrum Chemical
    Cupric Citrate TS, Alkaline, (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 $449.50 Special Price $365.75
  23. Ammonium Hydroxide, 50% v/v Solution, 500 mL
    Manufacturer: 710 Spirits Rocky Mtn Reagents
    Aqueous Ammonia (1 per EA)
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    $25.70
  24. Bromocresol Purple, 0.04% w/v Solution, 500 mL
    Manufacturer: 710 Spirits Rocky Mtn Reagents
    pH 5.2 (yellow) - pH 6.8 (purple) (1 per EA)
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    $18.55
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