to pH of 6 vs to the pH of 6

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'To pH of 6' is commonly used in scientific or technical contexts where brevity is preferred. 'To the pH of 6' is more formal and is used when a more complete or descriptive sentence is required.

Last updated: April 01, 2024

to pH of 6

This phrase is correct and commonly used in scientific or technical contexts.

This phrase is commonly used in scientific or technical contexts to indicate a specific pH level without the need for the article 'the'.

Examples:

Add the solution to pH of 6.
Adjust the pH of the solution to 6.
The sample was tested at pH of 6.
Maintain the pH of the solution at 6.
The experiment requires a pH of 6.

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Before use the pH is checked and adjusted, if necessary, to pH 6 to 8.
Litmus bromothymol blue (or other papers sensitive to pH 6 to 8).
Its elimination half-life in humans, at an approximate urinary pH of 6, ranges from 5 to 8 hours.
Its elimination half-life in humans, at an approximate urinary pH of 6, ranges from 5 to 8 hours.
The reconstituted suspension has a pH of 6-7.5 and an osmolality of 300-360 mOsm/ kg.
The water shall have an initial pH of 6-8 with a maximum conductivity of 1 mS/m at 20 ºC;
within Lepismium. According to some scholars, Pfeiffera should be considered synonymous with Rhipsalis. Soil: fertile mix or orchid compost with a pH of 6.
The I-values correspond to pH = 6
250 μl ampholyte pH 6-8 [1] The produce Ampholine pH 3,5-9,5 (Pharmacia) and Resolyte pH 5-7 and pH 6-8 (BDH, Merck) have proved particularly suitable for obtaining the required separation of γ-caseins...
The virus is resistant outside its host but loses infectivity at a pH of less than 6 and more than 8.
The acidity of the flour must have a pH of more than 6.
The blackberry prefers medium mixture soils, with a medium level of organic substances, low in lime scale, with a sub-acid reaction (pH 6-6.5) and well drained; however, this species is more tolerant to pH and lime scale compared to raspberries.
Sample Preparation - The extract must be neutral (pH 6-8) for AMS dating to be possible.
Gooseberry prefers soils rich in organic substances, with a slightly acid reaction (pH 6-6.5), of a medium mixture and well drained.
5*) have been subjected to high temperature - short time pasteurisation (HTST) combined with the lowering of pH below 6 for one hour.
By adding 1.5 % of Bufferliquid Extract to the preparation, you will obtain a very stable buffered end product, with a fixed and stable final buffer value pH 6 during the further storage of your heated, prepared products.
Titrimetry - European Pharmacopoeia monograph (Eur. Ph. 6 01/2008:20504).
liver sausage cook-in system: 9 months, buffer pH: 6
The seeds must be scattered in a small case, with a sandy compound, well drained, slightly acid or neutral. Best thing is a pH between 6 and 7.
either lowering the pH below 6 for one hour, or

Alternatives:

to a pH of 6
to the pH level of 6
to a pH level of 6
to a pH value of 6
to the pH value of 6

to the pH of 6

This phrase is correct and more formal, suitable for contexts where a more complete or descriptive sentence is needed.

This phrase is used in more formal contexts where a complete or descriptive sentence is required, such as in academic writing or formal reports.