Phosphate Buffer System

H2PO4 ⇌ HPO42− + H+

概要

The dihydrogen phosphate/hydrogen phosphate buffer system operates near pH 7.2, making it ideal for biological applications. With pKa2 = 7.2, it buffers effectively between pH 6.2 and 8.2. This is the buffer system used in phosphate-buffered saline (PBS), the most common buffer in biology.

参加者

役割 物質 係数 状態
反応物 Phosphoric Acid H₃PO₄ 1 (aq)

日常の例

Phosphate buffers help maintain the pH of many biological fluids and are used in nearly every molecular biology laboratory.

産業上の重要性

リン酸緩衝系は細胞培養用PBS、臨床診断、食品加工、中性付近のpHを必要とする医薬品製剤に使用される。

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Phosphate Buffer System?
The balanced equation is: H₂PO₄⁻ ⇌ HPO₄²⁻ + H⁺.
What type of reaction is Phosphate Buffer System?
Phosphate Buffer System is a acid-base reaction. It is reversible under certain conditions.
Is Phosphate Buffer System exothermic or endothermic?
Phosphate Buffer System is endothermic (absorbs energy).