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, 3.0N (3.0M), 1L, Poly Bottle
    Manufacturer: LabChem
    Shelf Life (months): 24, Traceable to NIST, UN Number: UN1824 (1 per EA)
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    was $55.70 Special Price $42.85
  2. Silver Sulfate-Sulfuric Acid, 500ML, Amber Glass
    Manufacturer: LabChem
    Shelf Life (months): 24, , UN Number: UN1830 (1 per EA)
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    was $297.90 Special Price $223.43
  3. Hydrogen Peroxide, 30 Percent, Solution, Reagent, 4L, CAS# 7722-84-1
    Manufacturer: Spectrum Chemical
    Hydrogen Peroxide, 30 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 thermally unstable hydroperoxides. One of its biggest uses is in the treatment of drinking water, removing odors, organic materials and the amount of Hydrogen sulfides and Iron. As a Reagent grade, Spectrum Chemical manufactured Hydrogen Peroxide is a high quality chemical suitable for use in many analytical and general laboratory applications.

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    was $3,643.95 Special Price $2,156.41
  4. Sodium Bisulfite, 38% w/v, 15.00 gal Drum
    Manufacturer: Reagents Inc
    Sodium Bisulfite, 38% w/v, 15.00 gal Drum (1 per EA )
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    was $1,900.00 Special Price $1,424.52
  5. Sodium Hydroxide, 50 Percent (w/w), Solution, Reagent, 4L, 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 $333.00 Special Price $295.60
  6. Aluminum Hydroxide Suspension, 500ML, Poly Bottle
    Manufacturer: LabChem
    Shelf Life (months): 24, , UN Number: (1 per EA)
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    was $128.30 Special Price $96.23
  7. FAS-DPD Titrating Reagent (for bromine), 2 oz, Dropper Bottle, 12-pack
    Manufacturer: Taylor Technologies
    FAS-DPD Titrating Reagent (for bromine), 2 oz, Dropper Bottle, 12-pack (12 per PK)
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    was $250.82 Special Price $191.60
  8. Hydrogen Peroxide, 3 Percent Solution, Reagent, 1L, CAS# 7664-39-3
    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 $123.65 Special Price $118.91
  9. Formalin, 10% Buffered, 1 L
    Manufacturer: 710 Spirits Rocky Mtn Reagents
    Histological Fixative for Tissue Processing; pH = 7.0 ? 0.1 (1 per EA)
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    $25.80
  10. Eosin Y TS, (U.S.P. Test Solution), 500mL, CAS# 15086-94-9
    Manufacturer: Spectrum Chemical
    Eosin Y TS, (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 $154.10 Special Price $148.19
  11. Sodium Carbonate, 5% w/v, 1.00 L Poly natural
    Manufacturer: Reagents Inc
    Sodium Carbonate, 5% w/v, 1.00 L Poly natural (1 per EA )
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    was $58.00 Special Price $43.20
  12. Water Hardness Buffer, 500.00 mL Poly natural
    Manufacturer: Reagents Inc
    Water Hardness Buffer, 500.00 mL Poly natural (1 per EA )
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    was $48.50 Special Price $37.31
  13. Dodecyltrimethylammonium Chloride, 50 Percent Solution in Alcohol, High Purity, 20L, CAS# 112-00-5
    Manufacturer: Spectrum Chemical
    Dodecyltrimethylammonium Chloride, 50 Percent Solution in Alcohol, High Purity is a quaternary ammonium compound (QAC) commonly used as a cationic surfactant. The High Purity grade denotes that this chemical is the highest quality commercially available. Spectrum Chemical manufactured High Purity grade products meet the toughest regulatory standards for quality and purity.

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    $1,284.05
  14. Buffer Solution pH 7.0 @ 25°C, Color Coded Yellow. 20ML Pouches Pk=20X20ML
    Manufacturer: LabChem
    Buffer Solution pH 7.0 @ 25°C, Color Coded Yellow. 20mL Pouches PK=20X20mL (20 per XXX)
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    was $47.50 Special Price $38.11
  15. Sodium Bisulfite TS - 500mL
    Manufacturer: Dawn Scientific
    Sodium Bisulfite TS - 500mL (1 per EA )
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    was $154.62 Special Price $150.76
  16. Hydrochloric Acid .6N, 16 oz
    Manufacturer: Taylor Technologies
    Hydrochloric Acid .6N, 16 oz (1 per EA)
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    was $53.66 Special Price $40.99
  17. Reagent Test Lead 50 Tests, Ea/1
    Manufacturer: Lovibond Tintometer Group
    Lovibond® Lead Reagent Set, 50 Tests (1 per EA)
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    $270.80
  18. Sulfuric Acid, Fuming, 20%, ACS, CAS# 8014-95-7
    Manufacturer: 710 Spirits Rocky Mtn Reagents
    Oleum; Disulfuric Acid; Pyrosulfuric Acid (1 per EA)
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    $2,465.28
  19. Sodium Hydroxide, 0.2N (0.2M), 4L, Poly Bottle
    Manufacturer: LabChem
    Shelf Life (months): 24, Traceable to NIST, UN Number: UN1824 (1 per EA)
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    was $81.20 Special Price $62.47
  20. 1,10-Phenanthroline, 0.1% w/v, 1.00 L Glass amber
    Manufacturer: Reagents Inc
    1,10-Phenanthroline, 0.1% w/v, 1.00 L Glass amber (1 per EA )
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    was $104.00 Special Price $77.76
  21. Mercuric Nitrate, 0.0141N (0.0071M), 500ML, Amber Glass
    Manufacturer: LabChem
    Shelf Life (months): 12, Traceable to NIST, UN Number: (1 per EA)
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    was $45.40 Special Price $34.05
  22. Buffer Solution pH 6.0, 500ML, Poly Bottle
    Manufacturer: LabChem
    Shelf Life (months): 24, Traceable to NIST, UN Number: (1 per EA)
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    was $37.90 Special Price $28.43
  23. Sulfuric Acid .6N, 2 oz w/ brown cap, Dropper Bottle
    Manufacturer: Taylor Technologies
    Sulfuric Acid .6N, 2 oz w/ brown cap, Dropper Bottle (1 per EA)
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    was $13.85 Special Price $10.58
  24. Ammonium Acetate Buffer pH 5, 1.00 L Poly natural
    Manufacturer: Reagents Inc
    Ammonium Acetate Buffer pH 5, 1.00 L Poly natural (1 per EA )
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    was $60.00 Special Price $45.36
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