Temperature Influence on DuraCal pH Buffer 4.01

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A prerequisite for an accurate pH calibration is the availability of suitable buffer solutions. Hamilton 4.01 DuraCal liquid buffer solutions are considered "Certified Reference Material" and are tested by a 3rd party lab - DAkkS - against primary reference solutions from PTB and NIST. 4.01 liquid buffers have an accuracy of +/- 0.01 pH over 24 months and +/- 0.02 pH over 60 months. Like all aqueous solutions, the pH value of the buffer is affected by changing temperature. The effects of temperature from 5 to 50°C is shown below in 1-degree increments.

pH vs. Temperature: Reference table for 4.01 DuraCal pH buffer

(Refs 238317, 238217, 238917, 238332, 238194, 238895)

Temp [°C]pH ValueTemp [°C]pH Value
54.01304.01
64.01314.01
74.01324.01
84.00334.02
94.00344.02
104.00354.02
114.00364.02
124.00374.02
134.00384.03
144.00394.03
154.00404.03
164.00414.03
174.00424.04
184.00434.04
194.00444.04
204.00454.04
214.00464.05
224.00474.05
234.00484.05
244.00494.05
254.01504.06
264.01  
274.01  
284.01  
294.01