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. Subtilisin A, Aqueous Solution, 50mL, CAS# 9014-01-1
    Manufacturer: Spectrum Chemical
    Subtilisin A, Aqueous Solution, a protein-digesting enzyme, can be obtained from Bacillus subtilis and is used in synthetic organic chemistry for research; it can also be found in dishwashing detergents and some cosmetics. 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. Sodium Hydroxide, 50 Percent (w/w), Solution, Reagent, 2.5gal, 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 $635.15 Special Price $563.80
  3. Fehling's Solution - 100mL
    Manufacturer: Dawn Scientific
    Fehling's Solution - 100mL (1 per EA )
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    was $29.62 Special Price $28.88
  4. Lead Nitrate Stock, 100 ppm Pb, 500.00 mL Glass amber
    Manufacturer: Reagents Inc
    Lead Nitrate Stock, 100 ppm Pb, 500.00 mL Glass amber (1 per EA )
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    was $90.00 Special Price $68.04
  5. Iodine, 0.02 N, 1.00 L Glass amber
    Manufacturer: Reagents Inc
    Iodine, 0.02 N, 1.00 L Glass amber (1 per EA )
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    was $42.50 Special Price $32.40
  6. Diluted Hydrochloric Acid, 10 Percent (w/v), NF, 200L, CAS# 7647-01-0
    Manufacturer: Spectrum Chemical
    Diluted Hydrochloric Acid, 10 Percent (w/v), NF is a pH acidifier excipient. All Spectrum Chemical NF grade products are manufactured, packaged and stored under current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). (1 per EA )
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    $3,126.40
  7. Sodium Acetate Buffer, pH 6.0, 1.00 L Poly natural
    Manufacturer: Reagents Inc
    Sodium Acetate Buffer, pH 6.0, 1.00 L Poly natural (1 per EA )
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    was $63.00 Special Price $47.52
  8. Sodium Hydroxide, 25 Percent (w/v) Solution, 200L, CAS# 1310-73-2
    Manufacturer: Spectrum Chemical
    Sodium Hydroxide, 25 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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  9. Sodium Hydroxide, 25 Percent (w/v) Solution, 20L, CAS# 1310-73-2
    Manufacturer: Spectrum Chemical
    Sodium Hydroxide, 25 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 $682.15 Special Price $555.07
  10. Acrylamide Solution 50 ppm, 500.00 mL Glass amber
    Manufacturer: Reagents Inc
    Acrylamide Solution 50 ppm, 500.00 mL Glass amber (1 per EA )
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    was $89.00 Special Price $66.96
  11. Arsenic Trioxide, 10 g/L, 1.00 L Glass amber
    Manufacturer: Reagents Inc
    Arsenic Trioxide, 10 g/L, 1.00 L Glass amber (1 per EA )
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    was $233.00 Special Price $174.96
  12. Sodium Hypochlorite, 12.5%, 55.00 gal Drum
    Manufacturer: Reagents Inc
    Sodium Hypochlorite, 12.5%, 55.00 gal Drum (1 per EA )
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    was $1,670.00 Special Price $1,252.80
  13. 2,7-Dihydroxynaphthalene TS - 100mL
    Manufacturer: Dawn Scientific
    2,7-Dihydroxynaphthalene TS - 100mL (1 per EA )
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    was $54.62 Special Price $53.25
  14. Ferric Chloride, 10% w/v w/HCl, 200.00 L Drum
    Manufacturer: Reagents Inc
    Ferric Chloride, 10% w/v w/HCl, 200.00 L Drum (1 per EA )
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    was $2,790.00 Special Price $2,093.04
  15. Nessler's Reagent TS - 500mL
    Manufacturer: Dawn Scientific
    Nessler's Reagent TS - 500mL (1 per EA )
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    was $72.62 Special Price $70.80
  16. Potassium Hydroxide, 20 Percent (w/v) Aqueous Solution, 4L, CAS# 1310-58-3
    Manufacturer: Spectrum Chemical
    Potassium Hydroxide, 20 Percent (w/v) Aqueous 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 $194.65 Special Price $158.39
  17. Sodium Acetate, 0.1 N / GAA, 1.00 L Poly natural
    Manufacturer: Reagents Inc
    Sodium Acetate, 0.1 N / GAA, 1.00 L Poly natural (1 per EA )
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    was $82.00 Special Price $61.56
  18. Kallings Reagent I, 500.00 mL Poly natural
    Manufacturer: Reagents Inc
    Kallings Reagent I, 500.00 mL Poly natural (1 per EA )
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    was $218.00 Special Price $163.08
  19. Ferric Chloride, 10% w/v w/HCl, 500.00 mL Poly natural
    Manufacturer: Reagents Inc
    Ferric Chloride, 10% w/v w/HCl, 500.00 mL Poly natural (1 per EA )
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    was $60.00 Special Price $45.36
  20. Inhibited Hydrochloric Acid, 4.00 L Poly natural
    Manufacturer: Reagents Inc
    Inhibited Hydrochloric Acid, 4.00 L Poly natural (1 per EA )
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    was $110.00 Special Price $82.08
  21. Phosphoric Acid 4M /1-Propanol, 4.00 L Glass amber
    Manufacturer: Reagents Inc
    Phosphoric Acid 4M /1-Propanol, 4.00 L Glass amber (1 per EA )
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    was $216.00 Special Price $162.00
  22. Borate Buffer, pH 10.5, 500.00 mL Poly natural
    Manufacturer: Reagents Inc
    Borate Buffer, pH 10.5, 500.00 mL Poly natural (1 per EA )
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    was $185.00 Special Price $138.24
  23. EDTA Disodium Salt, SVS Concentrate, To Prepare 0.02 N Solution, 1UNIT, CAS# 6381-92-6
    Manufacturer: Spectrum Chemical
    EDTA Disodium Salt, SVS Concentrate, To Prepare 0.02 N Solution is also referred to as Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid. It is a solid that has no color and is water soluble. It is mainly used as a complexing agent for the dissolution of metal ions in fields such as medicine, industry, cosmetics and laboratories.

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  24. EDTA Titrant, 0.025M (0.05N) U, 10.00 L Cubitainer
    Manufacturer: Reagents Inc
    EDTA Titrant, 0.025M (0.05N) U, 10.00 L Cubitainer (1 per EA )
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    was $140.00 Special Price $104.76
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