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. Gas Burette Solution, 500.00 mL Poly natural
    Manufacturer: Reagents Inc
    Gas Burette Solution, 500.00 mL Poly natural (1 per EA )
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    was $128.00 Special Price $96.12
  2. Ammonium Hydroxide, 25% v/v, 1.00 L Poly natural
    Manufacturer: Reagents Inc
    Ammonium Hydroxide, 25% v/v, 1.00 L Poly natural (1 per EA )
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    was $49.00 Special Price $36.72
  3. Phenol, 5 Percent (w/v) Solution, 4L, CAS# 108-95-2
    Manufacturer: Spectrum Chemical
    Phenol, 5 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 $285.40 Special Price $232.23
  4. Hydrochloric Acid, 32% w/w, 1.00 L Poly natural
    Manufacturer: Reagents Inc
    Hydrochloric Acid, 32% w/w, 1.00 L Poly natural (1 per EA )
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    was $149.00 Special Price $111.24
  5. Dibasic Sodium Phosphate TS - 500mL
    Manufacturer: Dawn Scientific
    Dibasic Sodium Phosphate TS - 500mL (1 per EA )
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    was $85.62 Special Price $83.48
  6. Sodium Hydroxide, 10 N, 500.00 mL Poly natural
    Manufacturer: Reagents Inc
    Sodium Hydroxide, 10 N, 500.00 mL Poly natural (1 per EA )
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    was $50.00 Special Price $37.80
  7. Polyacrylic Acid Sodium Salt, 45 Percent Solution, 500g, CAS# 2594415
    Manufacturer: Spectrum Chemical
    Polyacrylic Acid Sodium Salt, 45 Percent Solution, also known as PAAc or Acrysol, is an anionic polymer used in disposable diapers and as thickening and emulsifying agents in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. 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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    $563.75
  8. Hydrogen Peroxide, 3 Percent Solution, Reagent, 4L, CAS# 7722-84-1
    Manufacturer: Spectrum Chemical
    Hydrogen Peroxide, 3 Percent Solution, Reagent, 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. Its reagent grade means it is used as the standard against which other compounds are graded in analytical testing labs.

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    was $245.45 Special Price $236.03
  9. EDTA Stabilizer, 500 g/L, 500.00 mL Poly natural
    Manufacturer: Reagents Inc
    EDTA Stabilizer, 500 g/L, 500.00 mL Poly natural (1 per EA )
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    was $165.00 Special Price $124.20
  10. Aminonaphthol sulfonic Acid TS - 100mL
    Manufacturer: Dawn Scientific
    Aminonaphthol sulfonic Acid TS - 100mL (1 per EA )
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    was $94.62 Special Price $92.25
  11. Thymolphthalein TS - 100mL
    Manufacturer: Dawn Scientific
    Thymolphthalein TS - 100mL (1 per EA )
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    was $49.62 Special Price $48.38
  12. Hydrogen Peroxide Solution, Ultratrace, 30 Percent, ACS, 500mL, CAS# 7722-84-1
    Manufacturer: Spectrum Chemical
    Hydrogen Peroxide Solution, Ultratrace, 30 Percent, ACS– Spectrum’s Ultratrace grade products are suitable for use in ultratrace elemental analysis and provide the lowest levels of metals, organics, and particulates available; giving you improved analytical performance and minimizing repeated runs. These materials meet or exceed the specifications as listed in Reagent Chemicals published by the American Chemical Society. (1 per EA )
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    was $1,047.55 Special Price $929.88
  13. Silver Nitrate, 0.282 N Standardized Solution, 1L, CAS# 7761-88-8
    Manufacturer: Spectrum Chemical
    Silver Nitrate, 0.282 N Standardized Solution, 1L, CAS# 7761-88-8 (1 per EA )
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    was $452.40 Special Price $368.12
  14. Sodium Hydroxide, 50 Percent (w/w), Solution, Reagent, 1L, CAS# 1310-73-2
    Manufacturer: Spectrum Chemical
    Sodium Hydroxide, 50 Percent (w/w), Solution, Reagent is commonly known as Caustic soda. This inorganic compound is water soluble, as well as in ethanol and methanol. The dissolution of solid Sodium Hydroxide in water creates a highly exothermic reaction. The concentrated solution is suitable for further dilution or as a raw material feedstock in chemical synthetic transformations. As a Reagent grade item, Spectrum Chemical manufactured Sodium Hydroxide met the toughest regulatory standards for quality and purity.

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    was $179.85 Special Price $159.65
  15. Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, 0.01 M, 500.00 mL Glass amber
    Manufacturer: Reagents Inc
    Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, 0.01 M, 500.00 mL Glass amber (1 per EA )
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    was $98.00 Special Price $73.44
  16. Acetic Acid, 6 N, 500.00 mL Poly natural
    Manufacturer: Reagents Inc
    Acetic Acid, 6 N, 500.00 mL Poly natural (1 per EA )
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    was $48.50 Special Price $36.72
  17. Ammonium Chloride, Saturated Solution, 1 L, Poly
    Manufacturer: 710 Spirits Rocky Mtn Reagents
    Ammonium Chloride, Saturated Solution, 1 L, Poly (1 per EA )
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    $81.90
  18. Hydrochloric Acid, 30% v/v, 1.00 L Poly natural
    Manufacturer: Reagents Inc
    Hydrochloric Acid, 30% v/v, 1.00 L Poly natural (1 per EA )
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    was $69.00 Special Price $51.84
  19. Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, 0.004 N, 1.00 L Poly natural
    Manufacturer: Reagents Inc
    Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, 0.004 N, 1.00 L Poly natural (1 per EA )
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    was $106.00 Special Price $79.92
  20. Hydroxylamine HCl, 7% w/v, 4.00 L Poly natural
    Manufacturer: Reagents Inc
    Hydroxylamine HCl, 7% w/v, 4.00 L Poly natural (1 per EA )
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    was $160.00 Special Price $119.88
  21. Periodic Acid, 0.5% / 80% GAA, 1.00 L Glass amber
    Manufacturer: Reagents Inc
    Periodic Acid, 0.5% / 80% GAA, 1.00 L Glass amber (1 per EA )
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    was $130.00 Special Price $97.20
  22. Potassium Hydroxide, 0.1 N Solution, 20L, CAS# 1310-58-3
    Manufacturer: Spectrum Chemical
    Potassium Hydroxide, 0.1 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 $351.00 Special Price $285.61
  23. Sodium Silicate, 42° Baume, 20.00 L Cubitainer
    Manufacturer: Reagents Inc
    Sodium Silicate, 42° Baume, 20.00 L Cubitainer (1 per EA )
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    was $332.00 Special Price $249.48
  24. Citric Acid, 10% w/w, 250.00 mL Glass amber
    Manufacturer: Reagents Inc
    Citric Acid, 10% w/w, 250.00 mL Glass amber (1 per EA )
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    was $37.50 Special Price $28.08
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