I am performing a test where the pH of the sample needs to be between pH 6 - 8. I combine 10g of dry sample such as ground maize with 50 ml of 65 % Ethanol. The sample is then mixed and the liquid is then separated from the solid component (just usually through a filter bag). The liquid needs to be between pH 6 - 8. Can you just use a normal pH meter to take the pH of the ethanol solution? My feeling is that you shouldn't be able to.