Lab salts, buffers, and biochemical reagents organized by category — a practical stocking guide for molecular biology and biochemistry labs.
Salts & Buffers — The Hidden Workhorse
Every PCR, Western blot, and cell culture protocol depends on precisely prepared buffers. Stock the salts once; prepare buffers fresh or from packs.
Salts & Buffers by Category
- Inorganic salts — Chlorides, sulfates, phosphates, carbonates for buffer prep and general lab use
- Biochemical reagents — Detergents, chelators, reducing agents for protein and nucleic acid work
- Indicators & stains — Colorimetric and electrophoresis stains
- Electrophoresis supplies — Gels, cross-linkers, initiators, and agarose
Pre-Made vs Powder Media
Dehydrated powder buffers (PBS tablets, Tris packs) save time in food and cosmetic QC labs where staff may not prepare from raw salts daily.
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