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)	#	#
Hydrochloric acid (mw: 36.46 g / mol)	#	#

Prepare 800 mL of distilled water in a suitable container.
Add # of Potassium Chloride to the solution
Add # 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.

References

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APA	AAT Bioquest, Inc. (2025, October 13). Quest Calculate™ Hydrochloric Acid-Potassium Chloride Buffer (0.1 M, pH 2.0) Preparation and Recipe. AAT Bioquest. https://www.aatbio.com/resources/buffer-preparations-and-recipes/hydrochloric-acid-potassium-chloride-buffer-ph-2.
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