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. Poly(2-acrylamido-2-methyl-1-propanesulfonic Acid), 15 Percent Solution in Water, 500g, CAS# 88-89-1
    Manufacturer: Spectrum Chemical
    Poly(2-acrylamido-2-methyl-1-propanesulfonic Acid), 15 Percent Solution in Water is used as a thickening agent for acidic or basic cleaning agents, friction reducing agent, water-based lubricant, mineral scale remover and suspension aid for pigments and fillers. It is also a rheology control agent in water and some 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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    $1,194.40
  2. Loeffler's Methylene Blue, 3.8 L
    Manufacturer: 710 Spirits Rocky Mtn Reagents
    Acid Fast Stain (1 per EA)
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    $55.70
  3. Lugol's Iodine, Modified, 500 mL
    Manufacturer: 710 Spirits Rocky Mtn Reagents
    2.1% w/v Iodine in 4.2% w/v Potassium Iodide (1 per EA)
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    $36.90
  4. Sulfuric Acid, 5 Normal, 1 L, Poly
    Manufacturer: 710 Spirits Rocky Mtn Reagents
    Sulfuric Acid, 5 Normal, 1 L, Poly (1 per EA)
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    $24.00
  5. pH 4.00 Calibration Buffer, Red, 1 L
    Manufacturer: 710 Spirits Rocky Mtn Reagents
    NIST Traceable; pH = 4.00 ? 0.01 @ 25 ?C (1 per EA)
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    $16.70
  6. Reagent Alcohol, 50% v/v Solution, 3.8 L, Poly Gallon
    Manufacturer: 710 Spirits Rocky Mtn Reagents
    Reagent Alcohol, 50% v/v Solution, 3.8 L, Poly Gallon (1 per EA )
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    $57.60
  7. Phenosafranin, 0.1% w/v Solution, 500 mL
    Manufacturer: 710 Spirits Rocky Mtn Reagents
    3,7-Diamino-5-phenylphenazinium Chloride (1 per EA)
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    $97.75
  8. Hydrogen Peroxide, 15% w/w Solution, 3.8 L, CAS# 7722-84-1
    Manufacturer: 710 Spirits Rocky Mtn Reagents
    Hydrogen Peroxide, 15% w/w Solution, 3.8 L, CAS# 7722-84-1 (1 per EA)
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    $82.90
  9. Diazotized Sulfanilic Acid TS - 500mL
    Manufacturer: Dawn Scientific
    Diazotized Sulfanilic Acid TS - 500mL (1 per EA )
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    was $214.62 Special Price $209.25
  10. Lauramine Oxide, Solution, 500g, CAS# 1643-20-5
    Manufacturer: Spectrum Chemical
    Lauramine Oxide, Solution is an amine oxide surfactant. 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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    $285.01
  11. Hydrochloric Acid, 0.04 N, 4.00 L Poly natural
    Manufacturer: Reagents Inc
    Hydrochloric Acid, 0.04 N, 4.00 L Poly natural (1 per EA )
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    was $156.00 Special Price $116.64
  12. Sulfuric Acid 70% w/w Textile, 15.00 gal Drum
    Manufacturer: Reagents Inc
    Sulfuric Acid 70% w/w Textile, 15.00 gal Drum (1 per EA )
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    was $783.00 Special Price $587.52
  13. Ferric Chloride, Colorimetric Solution (CS), 1 ml = 45.0 mg FeCl3.6H2O., 500mL, CAS# 7705-08-0
    Manufacturer: Spectrum Chemical
    Ferric Chloride, Colorimetric Solution (CS), 1 ml = 45.0 mg FeCl3.6H2O. - 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 $451.60 Special Price $367.47
  14. EDTA Disodium, 0.1 M Solution, 500mL, CAS# 6381-92-6
    Manufacturer: Spectrum Chemical
    EDTA Disodium, 0.1 M Solution, is also referred to as Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid. The EDTA is extremely good at binding metals. This property is useful in complexometric titrations for the determination of metal levels.

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    was $351.20 Special Price $285.77
  15. Hydrogen Peroxide, 3 Percent, Technical, 55gal, 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. (1 per EA )
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    $3,016.35
  16. Et 750 Laboratory Floc Tester 6 Positions, Ea/1
    Manufacturer: Lovibond Tintometer Group
    The ET 750 Floc Testing unit is a bench top laboratory unit capable of analysing up to 6 samples simultaneously. The unit has a glare-free illuminated back panel for sample observation. The unit can accommodate up to six 1500 ml samples. Other features i (1 per EA)
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    $3,878.30
  17. Mercuric-Potassium Iodide TS, Alkalin (Nessler's Reagent) - 100mL
    Manufacturer: Dawn Scientific
    Mercuric-Potassium Iodide TS, Alkalin (Nessler's Reagent) - 100mL (1 per EA )
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    was $42.62 Special Price $41.56
  18. Sodium Lactate Solution, 60 Percent, FCC, 500mL, CAS# 312-85-6
    Manufacturer: Spectrum Chemical
    Sodium Lactate Solution, 60 Percent, FCC is used in food products as a preservative. The FCC grade meets the requirements of the Food Chemical Codex indicates and is suitable for all food, beverage and nutritional supplement applications. Spectrum Chemical offers over 300 Food grade chemical ingredients packaged in laboratory size bottles to production drum quantities and are manufactured, packaged and stored under current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) per 21CFR part 211 in FDA registered and inspected facilities.

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    was $239.70 Special Price $177.31
  19. TBS / Tween 20 10X Solution, 500 Milliliters
    Manufacturer: Research Products International
    Dimensions: 2.75 x 6.75 x 2.75 Weight: 0.27 - Research or further manufacturing use only, not for food or drug use. (1 per EA)
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    $107.00
  20. Buffer, pH 7.60, TRIS, 20.00 L Cubitainer
    Manufacturer: Reagents Inc
    Buffer, pH 7.60, TRIS, 20.00 L Cubitainer (1 per EA )
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    was $230.00 Special Price $176.94
  21. DipHenylthiocarbazone Solution (Dithizone), 1L, Amber Glass
    Manufacturer: LabChem
    Shelf Life (months): 12, , UN Number: UN1888 (1 per EA)
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    was $159.50 Special Price $119.62
  22. Tclp Extraction Fluid #1, 4L, Amber Glass
    Manufacturer: LabChem
    Shelf Life (months): 24, , UN Number: (1 per EA)
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    was $89.70 Special Price $69.01
  23. Erichrome Cyanine TS - 500mL
    Manufacturer: Dawn Scientific
    Erichrome Cyanine TS - 500mL (1 per EA )
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    was $104.62 Special Price $102.01
  24. Buffer, pHospHate pH 6.8, 500ML, Poly Bottle
    Manufacturer: LabChem
    Shelf Life (months): 24, Traceable to NIST, UN Number: (1 per EA)
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    was $88.00 Special Price $66.00
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