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Sodium Borate Buffer (1 M, pH 8.5) Preparation and Recipe
Sodium Borate Buffer is a buffer that is used to maintain the pH within a relatively narrow range. It is isotonic and has a strong bactericidal effect, and can be used to dilute substances or in coating procedures.
To prepare
L of Sodium Borate Buffer (1 M, pH 8.5):
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Table 1. Required components
ComponentAmountConcentration
Boric Acid (H3BO3) (mw: 61.83 g / mol)##
Sodium Hydroxide (mw: 40 g / mol)##
  • Prepare 800 mL of dH2O in a suitable container.
  • Add # of Boric Acid (H3BO3) to the solution
  • Add # of Sodium Hydroxide to the solution
  • Add dH2O until the volume is 1 L.


References
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MLA
"Quest CalculateSodium Borate Buffer (1 M, pH 8.5) Preparation and Recipe." AAT Bioquest, Inc.10 Oct2025https://www.aatbio.com/resources/buffer-preparations-and-recipes/sodium-borate-buffer-ph-8-5.
APA
AAT Bioquest, Inc. (2025October 10). Quest CalculateSodium Borate Buffer (1 M, pH 8.5) Preparation and Recipe. AAT Bioquest. https://www.aatbio.com/resources/buffer-preparations-and-recipes/sodium-borate-buffer-ph-8-5.
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