Buffer Recommendation

Physical Properties of Acids Useful in HPLC Application

BufferpH rangeUV cut off,  nmMSELSDCAD
Sulfuric acid1.0-2.5195nonono
Phosphoric acid1.5-3.0195nonono
Perchloric acid1.0-2.5195nonono
TEA phosphate1.8-3.1195nonono
Sodium Phosphate (Ammonium Phosphate)1.5-3.5195nonono
Sodium Phosphate (Ammonium Phosphate)6.0-7.0195nonono
TFA1.5-2.5210yesyesyes
Acetic acid3.5-5.0230yesyesyes
Formic acid2.5-4.0230yesyesyes
TEA Formate2.5-4.0230yesyesyes
TEA Acetate3.5-5.0230yesyesyes
Ammonium Formate2.5-4.0230yesyesyes
Ammonium Acetate3.5-5.0230yesyesyes

UV Spectra of Acids Commonly Used in HPLC (SIELC Technologies)
UV Spectra of Acids Commonly Used in HPLC

Useful Data for Preparation of Acid Solutions

AcidConcentration, %Density, g/mL1 Molarity,  g/molAcid to get 1% in g/L, gAcid to get 1% in g/L, ml
Phosphoric acid851.689811.536.87
Phosphoric acid751.589813.38.44
Sulfuric acid981.839810.25.58
Methanesulfonic acid981.489610.26.89
TFA1001.4911410.06.71
Formic acid1001.224610.08.20
Acetic acid99.81.056010.09.52
Perchloric acid701.6610014.38.61

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