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Most recipes for the various types of Ringer's solution specify reagent grade water, and the solution is often autoclaved after preparation in order to inhibit bacterial growth. Merely bringing the water to the boil is unlikely to eliminate all bacteria, though prolonged boiling may do so. Boiling will not eliminate dissolved solids, so boiled tap water would be unsuitable as compounds present might alter the concentrations of the intended solutes.

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