Hydrochloric Acid-Potassium Chloride Buffer (0.1 M, pH 2.0) Preparation and Recipe
This common buffer is used in multiple biology research fields, often for enzymatic or histochemical usage. It should ideally be prepared shortly before use, as it does not store well.
To prepare L of Hydrochloric Acid-Potassium Chloride Buffer (0.1 M, pH 2.0):
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Table 1. Required components
Component | Amount | Concentration |
Potassium Chloride (mw: 74.55 g/mol) | 7.45 g | 0.1 M |
Hydrochloric acid (mw: 36.46 g/mol) | 0.772 g | 0.02 M |
- Prepare 800 mL of distilled water in a suitable container.
- Add 7.45 g of Potassium Chloride to the solution.
- Add 0.772 g of Hydrochloric acid to the solution.
- Adjust solution to final desired pH using HCl or NaOH
- Add distilled water until the volume is 1 L.
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References
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