Potassium Citrate Buffer pH 7.0
Potassium citrate buffer pH 7.0 is an aqueous solution containing potassium citrate monohydrate and citric acid. The buffer finds application in various scientific and technical fields.
Focal uses include stabilization of pH in biological and chemical experiments, especially in enzymatic assays and protein solutions. In addition, potassium citrate buffer is used as a solvent or additive in the food and beverage industry to optimize the taste and consistency of products.
The chemical operation of the buffer is based on the buffering capacity of citrate, a weak acid-base system. Potassium citrate, a salt of citric acid, reacts with citric acid in aqueous solution, creating a buffer that keeps the pH stable at about 7.0. This mechanism makes it possible to maintain the pH close to physiological conditions and avoid possible pH-related changes in biological or chemical systems.
The special suitability of the potassium citrate buffer lies in its ability to stabilize the pH in a biologically relevant range, thus preserving the integrity and activity of proteins and enzymes. In addition, the buffer can be used to stabilize the pH in foods and beverages, optimizing taste and shelf life.
Focal uses include stabilization of pH in biological and chemical experiments, especially in enzymatic assays and protein solutions. In addition, potassium citrate buffer is used as a solvent or additive in the food and beverage industry to optimize the taste and consistency of products.
The chemical operation of the buffer is based on the buffering capacity of citrate, a weak acid-base system. Potassium citrate, a salt of citric acid, reacts with citric acid in aqueous solution, creating a buffer that keeps the pH stable at about 7.0. This mechanism makes it possible to maintain the pH close to physiological conditions and avoid possible pH-related changes in biological or chemical systems.
The special suitability of the potassium citrate buffer lies in its ability to stabilize the pH in a biologically relevant range, thus preserving the integrity and activity of proteins and enzymes. In addition, the buffer can be used to stabilize the pH in foods and beverages, optimizing taste and shelf life.
Article no.: 12924
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Relevant Ingredients:
• trikaliumcitratmonohydrat
• Citric acid
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