General Chemistry

Reagent Grade Solutions

Reagents and reagent grade solutions play a crucial role in analytical and biochemical processes. These high-purity substances are used to perform various tests, analyses, and experiments in laboratories. Ensuring the quality of water used in preparing reagents is essential for maintaining the integrity of the solutions and obtaining reliable results.

What Is The Impact Of Water On Reagent Grade Solutions?

The purity of water directly influences the quality of reagent grade solutions. Impurities in water can introduce contaminants to reagents, affecting their composition and potentially leading to inaccurate measurements or experimental outcomes.

What Types Of Contaminants In Water Can Affect Reagent Grade Solutions?

Common water impurities that can impact reagent grade solutions include:

Ionic Contaminants

Impact:

High levels of ions can interfere with the chemical reactions involving

Effect:

Excess ions may disrupt the intended reactions, affecting the reliability and accuracy of experimental outcomes. In titrations, for example, interference from ions may lead to deviations from expected endpoint values.

Organic Contaminants

Impact:

Organic impurities may react with reagents and introduce unwanted signals.

Effect:

In spectrophotometric assays, the presence of organic impurities can lead to additional absorbance peaks, compromising the accuracy of concentration measurements and potentially affecting the reliability of results.

Particulates

Impact:

Presence of particulate matter in reagent solutions can introduce variability in reactions.

Effect:

Particulates may cause physical blockages or interfere with the intended reactions, affecting the reproducibility of results and potentially compromising the reliability of experiments.

Water Measurement Requirements for Reagent Grade Solutions

In the preparation of reagents and reagent-grade solutions, the quality of water is paramount to ensure the accuracy and
reliability of laboratory analyses. The choice of water is tailored to the sensitivity of the reagents used. For applications demanding precise the pure reagent solutions, the use of apyrogenic, Type I ultrapure water is strongly recommended.

Water Quality Standards According to Industry Guidelines:

Application

Resistivity (MΩ.cm)*

TOC (ppb)

Filter (μm)

Bacteria (CFU/ml)

Endotoxins (EU/ml)

Nucleases

General Reagent Preperation

<50

<0.2

Analytical
Techniques

<18

<10

<0.2

<0.002

Not Detected

Sample &
reagent prep.

<50

<0.2

<10

Application

General Reagent Preperation

Resistivity (MΩ.cm)*

TOC (ppb)

<50

Filter (μm)

<0.2

Bacteria (CFU/ml)

Endotoxins (EU/ml)

Nucleases

Application

Analytical Techniques

Resistivity (MΩ.cm)*

<18

TOC (ppb)

<10

Filter (μm)

<0.2

Bacteria (CFU/ml)

Endotoxins (EU/ml)

<0.002

Nucleases

Not Detected

Application

Sample & reagent prep.

Resistivity (MΩ.cm)*

TOC (ppb)

<50

Filter (μm)

<0.2

Bacteria (CFU/ml)

<10

Endotoxins (EU/ml)

Nucleases

Adhering to these water quality standards is vital for achieving accurate and reproducible results in analytical and biochemical experiments. Type I water is recommended for applications requiring the highest level of reagent purity, while Type Il water may be suitable for less sensitive preparations.

NOTES:

If removal of finer particulates (<0.05 micron) is required, consider upgrading to CLS-3300 and CLS-5300 series systems. Applications requiring Endotoxin filtration should purchase a CLF-5000-02E Endotoxin removal final filter.

System

Label

System Depth (in)

System Height (in)

System Width (in)

Dry Weight (lbs)

Inlet Connection

System Voltage

TOC Monitoring

0.05μ Ultrafiltration

Ultraviolet Oxidation

Effluent Purity

Effluent Microorganisms

Effluent Sodium

Effluent Chlorides

Effluent TOC

System Maximum
Output (lpm)

Volumetric Presets

Mounting

Laboratory Applications

CAtegory

CLS-3100

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CLïR 3100 High Purity Lab Water System

25.25

⅜" O.D. Tubin

120V/60Hz

> 18 MΩ/cm

< 10 CFU / ml

< 1ppb

< 15 ppb

Countertop, Wall Mount

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CLS-5100-R-1

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CLïR 5100 Ultrapure Lab Water System (Remote 120V)

14.4

21.6

14.7

⅜" O.D. Tubing

120V/60Hz

> 18 MΩ/cm

< 1 CFU/ml

< 1ppb

< 15 ppb

2.5

Wall Mount, Remote Dispense

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CLS-5100-R-2

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CLïR 5100 Ultrapure Lab Water System (Remote 220V)

14.4

21.6

14.7

⅜" O.D. Tubing

220V/50Hz

> 18 MΩ/cm

< 1 CFU/ml

< 1ppb

< 15 ppb

2.5

Wall Mount, Remote Dispense

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CLS-5100-S-1

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CLïR 5100 Ultrapure Lab Water System (Standard 120V)

14.4

21.6

14.7

⅜" O.D. Tubing

120V/60Hz

> 18 MΩ/cm

< 1 CFU/ml

< 1ppb

< 15 ppb

2.5

Countertop

Academia, Atomic Absorption, Clinical Diagnostics, Reagent Grade Solutions, Trace Metals Detection

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CLS-3100

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CLïR 3100 High Purity Lab Water System

25.25

⅜" O.D. Tubin

120V/60Hz

> 18 MΩ/cm

< 10 CFU / ml

< 1ppb

< 15 ppb

Countertop, Wall Mount

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General Chemistry

CLS-5100-R-1

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CLïR 5100 Ultrapure Lab Water System (Remote 120V)

14.4

21.6

14.7

⅜" O.D. Tubing

120V/60Hz

> 18 MΩ/cm

< 1 CFU/ml

< 1ppb

< 15 ppb

2.5

Wall Mount, Remote Dispense

Academia, Atomic Absorption, Clinical Diagnostics, Reagent Grade Solutions, Trace Metals Detection

General Chemistry

CLS-5100-R-2

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CLïR 5100 Ultrapure Lab Water System (Remote 220V)

14.4

21.6

14.7

⅜" O.D. Tubing

220V/50Hz

> 18 MΩ/cm

< 1 CFU/ml

< 1ppb

< 15 ppb

2.5

Wall Mount, Remote Dispense

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CLS-5100-S-1

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CLïR 5100 Ultrapure Lab Water System (Standard 120V)

14.4

21.6

14.7

⅜" O.D. Tubing

120V/60Hz

> 18 MΩ/cm

< 1 CFU/ml

< 1ppb

< 15 ppb

2.5

Countertop

Academia, Atomic Absorption, Clinical Diagnostics, Reagent Grade Solutions, Trace Metals Detection

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Applications

General Chemistry

Reagent Grade Solutions

What Is The Impact Of Water On Reagent Grade Solutions?

Ionic Contaminants

Organic Contaminants

Particulates

Water Measurement Requirements for Reagent Grade Solutions

Application

Resistivity (MΩ.cm)*

TOC (ppb)

Filter (μm)

Bacteria (CFU/ml)

Endotoxins (EU/ml)

Nucleases

Application

Resistivity (MΩ.cm)*

TOC (ppb)

Filter (μm)

Bacteria (CFU/ml)

Endotoxins (EU/ml)

Nucleases

Application

Resistivity (MΩ.cm)*

TOC (ppb)

Filter (μm)

Bacteria (CFU/ml)

Endotoxins (EU/ml)

Nucleases

System

Label

System Depth (in)

System Height (in)

System Width (in)

Dry Weight (lbs)

Inlet Connection

System Voltage

TOC Monitoring

0.05μ Ultrafiltration

Ultraviolet Oxidation

Effluent Purity

Effluent Microorganisms

Effluent Sodium

Effluent Chlorides

Effluent TOC

System MaximumOutput (lpm)

Volumetric Presets

Mounting

Laboratory Applications

CAtegory

System

Label

System Depth (in)

System Height (in)

System Width (in)

Dry Weight (lbs)

Inlet Connection

System Voltage

TOC Monitoring

0.05μ Ultrafiltration

UltravioletOxydation

Effluent Purity

Effluent Microorganisms

Effluent Sodium

Effluent Chloride

Effluent TOC

System MaximumOutput (lpm)

Volumetric Presets

Mounting

Laboratory Applications

Laboratory Applications

CAtegory

System

Label

System Depth (in)

System Height (in)

System Width (in)

Dry Weight (lbs)

Inlet Connection

System Voltage

System Maximum
Output (lpm)

Ultraviolet
Oxydation

System Maximum
Output (lpm)

Ultraviolet
Oxydation

System Maximum
Output (lpm)

Ultraviolet
Oxydation

System Maximum
Output (lpm)

Ultraviolet
Oxydation

System Maximum
Output (lpm)