Question

What are Applications of Buffer?

Answer

Applications of Buffer - Following are applications of Buffer: (i) It is used to determine the pH with the help of indicators. (ii) Buffers are also employed in agriculture, dairy products and preservation of various types of foods and fruits. (iii) Buffers are used in industrial processes such as manufacture of paper, dyes, inks, paints, drugs, etc. (iv) Blood is the natural buffer, it maintenance of pH is essential to sustain life because enzyme catalysis is pH sensitive process. The normal pH of blood plasma is 7.4.