Every laboratory relies on a core set of reagents and inorganic chemicals. This guide introduces some of the most common laboratory reagents and what they are used for.
Essential laboratory reagents
- Sodium hydroxide — a strong base for pH adjustment, titration and synthesis.
- Hydrogen peroxide — a versatile oxidiser for cleaning, disinfection and reactions.
- Silver nitrate — analytical chemistry (e.g. chloride testing) and photography.
- Lithium aluminium hydride / sodium borohydride — reducing agents for organic synthesis.
- Potassium iodide, sodium carbonate — common inorganic salts with many uses.
Choosing the right reagent grade
Analytical work needs reagent or ACS grade with tightly controlled impurities; routine or industrial use may only need technical grade. A COA confirms exactly what you are getting.
Storage and safety
Many reagents are corrosive, oxidising or moisture-sensitive. Store them according to their SDS — cool, dry, and separated from incompatible chemicals.
Source reagents from Ozon Chemical
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