Buffer for microbial growth medium at pH 5.0-5.5

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Vit Mateju

Please, have a look at pages 19 and 20 of this publication:

file:///C:/Users/V%C3%ADtek/Downloads/Calbiochem_Buffers_Booklet.pdf

Citric and acetate buzffers as well as citric-phosphate buffers are suitable biological buffers.

Best regards

Vit

Maria Zarina

Thank you, Vit! But I can't click on that link.

OK, try this one:

https://www.scribd.com/document/50270734/Buffers-Booklet-Calbiochem and afterwards click "download"

Regards Vit

OK, try the attachment, please.

Vit, thanks. I am surprised that citirc acid wouldn't kill the cells like sorbic or lactic acid at these pH values. Why is that?