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. Hydrogen Peroxide Solution, 30 Percent, Reagent, ACS, 4L, CAS# 7722-84-1
    Manufacturer: Spectrum Chemical
    Hydrogen Peroxide Solution, 30 Percent, Reagent, ACS, 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. As an ACS grade Reagent, Spectrum Chemical manufactured Hydrogen Peroxide is used as the quality standard against which other substances are graded and has met the toughest regulatory standards for quality and pureness.

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  2. Alizarin Red S, 1% (Aq), 125ML, Poly Bottle
    Manufacturer: LabChem
    Shelf Life (months): 24, , UN Number: (1 per EA)
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    was $26.80 Special Price $20.10
  3. Hydrochloric Acid 5% V/V (1+19), 500ML, Poly Bottle
    Manufacturer: LabChem
    Shelf Life (months): 24, Traceable to NIST, UN Number: UN1789 (1 per EA)
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    was $33.20 Special Price $24.90
  4. Tannic Acid, 40% w/w Solution, 1 L, Poly
    Manufacturer: 710 Spirits Rocky Mtn Reagents
    Tannic Acid, 40% w/w Solution, 1 L, Poly (1 per EA )
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    $538.35
  5. Potassium Hydroxide, Half-Normal (0.5N) in Alcohol, Stabilized Volumetric Solution0-58-3
    Manufacturer: Spectrum Chemical
    Potassium Hydroxide, Half-Normal (0.5N) in Alcohol, Stabilized Volumetric 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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  6. Citric Acid 10% W/V, 4L, Poly Bottle
    Manufacturer: LabChem
    Shelf Life (months): 24, Traceable to NIST, UN Number: (1 per EA)
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    was $158.60 Special Price $118.95
  7. Adler's Reagent (Etchant), 1.00 L Amber poly
    Manufacturer: Reagents Inc
    Adler's Reagent (Etchant), 1.00 L Amber poly (1 per EA )
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    was $571.00 Special Price $428.76
  8. Acetic Acid, 0.2N (0.2M), 1L, Poly Bottle
    Manufacturer: LabChem
    Shelf Life (months): 24, Traceable to NIST, UN Number: (1 per EA)
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    was $51.40 Special Price $38.55
  9. Hydrofluoric Acid, 5% v/v, 4.00 L Poly natural
    Manufacturer: Reagents Inc
    Hydrofluoric Acid, 5% v/v, 4.00 L Poly natural (1 per EA )
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    was $144.00 Special Price $108.00
  10. Copper Sulfate 2% W/V, 500ML, Poly Bottle
    Manufacturer: LabChem
    Shelf Life (months): 24, Traceable to NIST, UN Number: (1 per EA)
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    was $39.10 Special Price $29.32
  11. Potassium Ferricyanide TS - 100mL
    Manufacturer: Dawn Scientific
    Potassium Ferricyanide TS - 100mL (1 per EA )
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    was $35.62 Special Price $34.73
  12. Iodide Iodate Reagent (1 drop = 10 ppm Na₂SO₃), 2 oz, Dropper Bottle
    Manufacturer: Taylor Technologies
    Iodide Iodate Reagent (1 drop = 10 ppm Na₂SO₃), 2 oz, Dropper Bottle (1 per EA)
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    was $10.75 Special Price $8.21
  13. Potassium Hydroxide, 30 Percent (w/v) Electrolyte Solution, 500mL, CAS# 1310-58-3
    Manufacturer: Spectrum Chemical
    Potassium Hydroxide, 30 Percent (w/v) Electrolyte 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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  14. Potassium Fluoride, 50% w/v, 500.00 mL Poly natural
    Manufacturer: Reagents Inc
    Potassium Fluoride, 50% w/v, 500.00 mL Poly natural (1 per EA )
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    was $118.00 Special Price $88.56
  15. Sodium Hydroxide, 0.05N (0.05M), 4L, Poly Bottle
    Manufacturer: LabChem
    Shelf Life (months): 24, Traceable to NIST, UN Number: (1 per EA)
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    was $81.70 Special Price $62.85
  16. Zinc Sulfate, 1.0M (2.0N), 500ML, Poly Bottle
    Manufacturer: LabChem
    Shelf Life (months): 24, Traceable to NIST, UN Number: (1 per EA)
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    was $81.80 Special Price $62.93
  17. Hydrogen Peroxide, 3% w/w Solution, 55 gal, Poly Drum
    Manufacturer: 710 Spirits Rocky Mtn Reagents
    Hydrogen Peroxide, 3% w/w Solution, 55 gal, Poly Drum (1 per EA )
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    $732.25
  18. Mercuric Nitrate TS - 500mL
    Manufacturer: Dawn Scientific
    Mercuric Nitrate TS - 500mL (1 per EA )
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    was $134.62 Special Price $131.25
  19. Sodium Borate 40G/L, 500ML, Poly Bottle
    Manufacturer: LabChem
    Shelf Life (months): 24, Traceable to NIST, UN Number: (1 per EA)
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    was $86.00 Special Price $64.50
  20. Hardness Reagent .001M, 32 oz
    Manufacturer: Taylor Technologies
    Hardness Reagent .001M, 32 oz (1 per EA)
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    was $50.97 Special Price $38.93
  21. Sodium Hypochlorite TS - 500mL
    Manufacturer: Dawn Scientific
    Sodium Hypochlorite TS - 500mL (1 per EA )
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    was $84.62 Special Price $82.50
  22. NP-40 Lysis High Salt Buffer Solution, 500 Milliliters CAS# 1185-53-1, 7647-14-5, 6381-92-6, 9016-45-9
    Manufacturer: Research Products International
    Dimensions: 2.75 x 6.75 x 2.75, Weight: 0.27, Cas#: 1185-53-1, 7647-14-5, 6381-92-6, 9016-45-9 Research or further manufacturing use only, not for food or drug use. (1 per EA)
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  23. Buffer Solution pH 7.0, 20L, Cubitainer®
    Manufacturer: LabChem
    Shelf Life (months): 24, Traceable to NIST, UN Number: (1 per EA)
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    was $183.20 Special Price $137.40
  24. Sulfuric Acid, 25 Percent (v/v) Solution, 2.5L, CAS# 7664-93-9
    Manufacturer: Spectrum Chemical
    Sulfuric Acid, 25 Percent (v/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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