Universal indicator

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-012444",
  "term": "Universal indicator",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A mixture of several different pH indicators that exhibits multiple color changes over a broad range of pH values. This allows for a quick visual estimation of the acidity or alkalinity of a solution. The color displayed by the indicator solution or paper can be compared to a standard color chart to determine the approximate pH.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2025, 97, 137. 'Glossary of terms for mass and volume in analytical chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 2024)' on page 8 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2023-0903)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/universal-indicator/"
}