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. Water Hardness Indicator, Mod, 120.00 mL Glass amber
    Manufacturer: Reagents Inc
    Water Hardness Indicator, Mod, 120.00 mL Glass amber (1 per EA )
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    was $44.50 Special Price $34.24
  2. n-Heptane/Toluene, 90/10 v/v, 4.00 L Glass amber
    Manufacturer: Reagents Inc
    n-Heptane/Toluene, 90/10 v/v, 4.00 L Glass amber (1 per EA )
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    was $215.00 Special Price $160.92
  3. Vario Dpd Free, F25 100 Pack
    Manufacturer: Lovibond Tintometer Group
    Direct Replacement for Hach P/N 1407099. Lovibond VARIO DPD Free, F25, 100 Pack 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 Lovibond Powder Pack p (100 per PK )
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    $31.50
  4. Urea/Phosphoric/Dichromate Sol, 1.00 L Poly natural
    Manufacturer: Reagents Inc
    Urea/Phosphoric/Dichromate Sol, 1.00 L Poly natural (1 per EA )
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    was $48.00 Special Price $36.93
  5. Acid Reagent (Test Solution A), 800.00 mL Poly natural
    Manufacturer: Reagents Inc
    Acid Reagent (Test Solution A), 800.00 mL Poly natural (1 per EA )
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    was $415.00 Special Price $319.27
  6. EDTA Disodium, 0.05 M Solution, 20L, CAS# 78-10-4
    Manufacturer: Spectrum Chemical
    EDTA Disodium, 0.05 M Solution is also referred to as Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid. The EDTA is extremely good at binding metals. This property is useful in complexometric titrations for the determination of metal levels.

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    $556.50
  7. Vario Pan Indicator Solution 500 ML, Ea/1
    Manufacturer: Lovibond Tintometer Group
    Direct Replacement for Hach P/N 2122449. Lovibond Vario Pan Indicator Solution, 500 ml (1 per EA)
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    $102.00
  8. Water Hardness Titrating Soln, 1.00 L Poly natural
    Manufacturer: Reagents Inc
    Water Hardness Titrating Soln, 1.00 L Poly natural (1 per EA )
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    was $34.00 Special Price $26.16
  9. PAN Reagent, with Surfactant, 4.00 L Glass amber
    Manufacturer: Reagents Inc
    PAN Reagent, with Surfactant, 4.00 L Glass amber (1 per EA )
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    was $490.00 Special Price $376.97
  10. Phosphoric Acid, 70% w/w, 500.00 mL Poly natural
    Manufacturer: Reagents Inc
    Phosphoric Acid, 70% w/w, 500.00 mL Poly natural (1 per EA )
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    was $134.00 Special Price $100.44
  11. SSC BUFFER, 20X SOLUTION, 1 LITER
    Manufacturer: Research Products International
    Dimensions: 3.50 x 3.75 x 3.50 Weight: 2.3 - Research or further manufacturing use only, not for food or drug use. (1 per EA)
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    $50.80
  12. Zinc Chloride, 0.100 Molar, 4.00 L Poly natural
    Manufacturer: Reagents Inc
    Zinc Chloride, 0.100 Molar, 4.00 L Poly natural (1 per EA )
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    was $192.00 Special Price $147.71
  13. Triethanolamine, 50% v/v, 1.00 L Glass amber
    Manufacturer: Reagents Inc
    Triethanolamine, 50% v/v, 1.00 L Glass amber (1 per EA )
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    was $209.00 Special Price $160.79
  14. Zinc Acetate, 2 N APHA, 500.00 mL Poly natural
    Manufacturer: Reagents Inc
    Zinc Acetate, 2 N APHA, 500.00 mL Poly natural (1 per EA )
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    was $75.00 Special Price $57.70
  15. Ammonium Sulfide Solution, Reagent, ACS, 20L, CAS# 12135-76-1
    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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    was $6,782.05 Special Price $4,013.49
  16. Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid Tetrasodium Salt, Solution, 4L
    Manufacturer: Spectrum Chemical
    Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid Tetrasodium Salt, Solution is typically known as EDTA and is an aminopolycarboxylic acid. It is usually used to dissolve limescale. 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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    $504.25
  17. Water Hardness Titrating Soln, 20.00 L Cubitainer
    Manufacturer: Reagents Inc
    Water Hardness Titrating Soln, 20.00 L Cubitainer (1 per EA )
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    was $200.00 Special Price $153.87
  18. Hydrochloric Acid, 1.0 N Aqueous Solution, 200L, CAS# 7647-01-0
    Manufacturer: Spectrum Chemical
    Hydrochloric Acid, 1.0 N Aqueous Solution, is a colorless and 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 also 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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    $533.40
  19. Sodium DL-Lactate Solution, 60 Percent (w/w), USP, 500mL, CAS# 72-17-3
    Manufacturer: Spectrum Chemical
    Sodium DL-Lactate Solution, 60 Percent (w/w), USP is used for the restoration of extracellular fluid and electrolytes balances. All 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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    $899.20
  20. Phosphate Buffered Saline, 10X Solution, 10 Liters
    Manufacturer: Research Products International
    Dimensions: 11.00 x 11.00 x 11.00 Weight: 25 - Research or further manufacturing use only, not for food or drug use. (1 per EA )
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    $344.50
  21. Villella's Etch, 1% / Ethanol, 1.00 L Glass amber
    Manufacturer: Reagents Inc
    Villella's Etch, 1% / Ethanol, 1.00 L Glass amber (1 per EA )
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    was $193.00 Special Price $148.48
  22. Phosphate Buffer, pH 7 (Amp), 4.00 L Poly natural
    Manufacturer: Reagents Inc
    Phosphate Buffer, pH 7 (Amp), 4.00 L Poly natural (1 per EA )
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    was $378.00 Special Price $290.80
  23. Water Hardness Buffer w/o Mg, 1.00 L Poly natural
    Manufacturer: Reagents Inc
    Water Hardness Buffer w/o Mg, 1.00 L Poly natural (1 per EA )
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    was $58.00 Special Price $44.62
  24. Water Hardness Buffer, 1.00 L Poly natural
    Manufacturer: Reagents Inc
    Water Hardness Buffer, 1.00 L Poly natural (1 per EA )
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    was $73.50 Special Price $56.54
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