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 Chloride, 0.85% w/v Solution, 120 mL
    Manufacturer: 710 Spirits Rocky Mtn Reagents
    Non-Sterile Saline, No Anti-Microbial Agents Added (1 per EA)
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    $14.35
  2. Sodium Nitrate, 5M (5N), 1L, Poly Bottle
    Manufacturer: LabChem
    Shelf Life (months): 24, , UN Number: (1 per EA)
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    was $142.10 Special Price $109.32
  3. Titration Solvent, ASTM D4739, 4.00 L glass sc amb
    Manufacturer: Reagents Inc
    Titration Solvent, ASTM D4739, 4.00 L glass sc amb (1 per EA )
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    was $215.00 Special Price $160.92
  4. Vario Ascorbic Acid, F10 100 Pack, Ea/1
    Manufacturer: Lovibond Tintometer Group
    Direct Replacement for Hach P/N 1457799. Lovibond VARIO Ascorbic Acid, F10, 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 P (1 per EA )
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    $29.74
  5. Sulfuric Acid 14% V/V, 500ML, Poly Bottle
    Manufacturer: LabChem
    Shelf Life (months): 24, Traceable to NIST, UN Number: UN2796 (1 per EA)
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    was $44.80 Special Price $34.46
  6. Potassium Iodate, 0.1N (0.0167M), 500ML, Poly Bottle
    Manufacturer: LabChem
    Shelf Life (months): 24, Traceable to NIST, UN Number: (1 per EA)
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    was $42.30 Special Price $31.73
  7. Buffer Solution pH 1.68, 1L, Poly Bottle
    Manufacturer: LabChem
    Shelf Life (months): 24, Traceable to NIST, UN Number: (1 per EA)
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    was $74.90 Special Price $56.17
  8. Phenolphthalein, 0.5 Percent (w/v) Indicator Solution in 50 Percent Alcohol, APHA
    Manufacturer: Spectrum Chemical
    Phenolphthalein, 0.5 Percent (w/v) Indicator Solution in 50 Percent Alcohol, APHA - As an APHA certified solution, this item meets the ASTM D1209 standards for use in water and waste water treatment facilities to determine the concentration of dissolved and particulate materials. Spectrum Chemical manufactured APHA grade products meet the toughest regulatory standards for quality and purity.

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    was $38.75 Special Price $34.40
  9. Iodide Iodate Reagent (25 mL sample, 1 drop = 2 ppm Na₂SO₃), 32 oz
    Manufacturer: Taylor Technologies
    Iodide Iodate Reagent (25 mL sample, 1 drop = 2 ppm Na₂SO₃), 32 oz (1 per EA)
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    was $41.49 Special Price $31.69
  10. Hydrogen Peroxide, 3 Percent Solution, Reagent, 500mL, 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 $77.80 Special Price $74.81
  11. Methyl Red Indicator, 32 oz
    Manufacturer: Taylor Technologies
    Methyl Red Indicator, 32 oz (1 per EA)
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    was $58.40 Special Price $44.61
  12. Potassium Acid pHthalate, 0.05N (0.05M), 500ML, Poly Bottle
    Manufacturer: LabChem
    Shelf Life (months): 24, Traceable to NIST, UN Number: (1 per EA)
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    was $60.90 Special Price $45.67
  13. Zimmerman-Reinhardt Reagent, 4.00 L Poly natural
    Manufacturer: Reagents Inc
    Zimmerman-Reinhardt Reagent, 4.00 L Poly natural (1 per EA )
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    was $309.00 Special Price $237.71
  14. Sulfo Orange Indicator, 0.1% w/v Aqueous, 500 mL
    Manufacturer: 710 Spirits Rocky Mtn Reagents
    Sulfo Orange Indicator, 0.1% w/v Aqueous, 500 mL (1 per EA)
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    $29.00
  15. M-Cresol Purple TS - 100mL
    Manufacturer: Dawn Scientific
    M-Cresol Purple TS - 100mL (1 per EA )
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    was $29.62 Special Price $28.88
  16. Sulfuric Acid, 10.0N (5.0M), 2.5L, Clear Glass
    Manufacturer: LabChem
    Shelf Life (months): 24, Traceable to NIST, UN Number: UN2796 (1 per EA)
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    was $175.20 Special Price $134.78
  17. Perchloric Acid, 0.1 N / GAA, 4.00 L Glass amber
    Manufacturer: Reagents Inc
    Perchloric Acid, 0.1 N / GAA, 4.00 L Glass amber (1 per EA )
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    was $287.00 Special Price $214.92
  18. Locke-Ringer's Solution - 100mL
    Manufacturer: Dawn Scientific
    Locke-Ringer's Solution - 100mL (1 per EA )
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    was $79.62 Special Price $77.63
  19. Cupric Oxide, Ammoniated, TS (Schweitzer's Reagent) - 500mL
    Manufacturer: Dawn Scientific
    Cupric Oxide, Ammoniated, TS (Schweitzer's Reagent) - 500mL (1 per EA )
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    was $739.62 Special Price $721.13
  20. Hydrochloric Acid, 35.2% w/w, Technical Grade, 55 gal, Poly Drum CAS# 7647-01-0
    Manufacturer: 710 Spirits Rocky Mtn Reagents
    Hydrochloric Acid, 35.2% w/w, Technical Grade, 55 gal, Poly Drum CAS# 7647-01-0 (1 per EA )
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    $342.65
  21. 1M LiCl Electrolyte Refill Solution 8 oz.
    Manufacturer: Apera Instruments
    Made with high-purity chemicals, the 1M LiCl in Ethanol Reference Solution is used for the reference electrolyte refill of pH electrodes for organic solvents and non-aqueous solutions. (1 per EA )
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    was $33.00 Special Price $28.51
  22. Sulfosalicylic Acid 5% W/V, 500ML, Amber Poly
    Manufacturer: LabChem
    Shelf Life (months): 24, Traceable to NIST, UN Number: (1 per EA)
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    was $53.60 Special Price $41.23
  23. Hydrogen Peroxide, 3 Percent, Technical, 4L, CAS# 7722-84-1
    Manufacturer: Spectrum Chemical
    Hydrogen Peroxide, 3 Percent, Technical – Technical grade products supplied by Spectrum are indicative of a grade suitable for general industrial use. These materials may or may not have a Certificate of Analysis available. (4 per CS )
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    was $544.25 Special Price $523.37
  24. Sodium Hydride, 60 Percent Dispersion in Mineral Oil, 100g, CAS# 7646-69-7
    Manufacturer: Spectrum Chemical
    Sodium Hydride, 60 Percent Dispersion in Mineral Oil, a chemical compound, can be used in organic synthesis as a strong base, as well as a drying agent to dry organic solvents. 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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    $253.25
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