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What is the primary purpose of a volumetric flask?
What is the primary purpose of a volumetric flask?
Which characteristic differentiates Class A glassware from Class B glassware?
Which characteristic differentiates Class A glassware from Class B glassware?
For which task are Erlenmeyer flasks primarily designed?
For which task are Erlenmeyer flasks primarily designed?
What is a common use for beakers in the laboratory?
What is a common use for beakers in the laboratory?
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What material is Class B glassware typically made from?
What material is Class B glassware typically made from?
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What is the main advantage of using multichannel pipettes?
What is the main advantage of using multichannel pipettes?
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How are automatic pipettes categorized?
How are automatic pipettes categorized?
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What characteristic defines a fixed volume pipette?
What characteristic defines a fixed volume pipette?
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What is a unique feature of positive displacement pipettes?
What is a unique feature of positive displacement pipettes?
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What is the typical volume range found in a single pipette?
What is the typical volume range found in a single pipette?
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Study Notes
Pipettes Overview
- Multichannel pipettes can attach multiple tips to a single handle for dispensing fixed volumes into multiple wells simultaneously.
- Commonly used in clinical chemistry laboratories for their efficiency and time-saving features.
- Automatic pipettes can be categorized as fixed, variable, or multichannel based on volume capabilities.
Types of Pipettes
- Air-displacement Pipettes: Utilize a piston for suction to draw fluid, requiring disposable tips that need changing after each use.
- Positive-displacement Pipettes: Function like syringes where liquid contacts both the tip and piston, enhancing precision and eliminating air cushions, useful for viscous liquids.
Glassware in Measurements
- Volumetric and Erlenmeyer flasks are commonly used for preparing standard solutions and reagents due to their calibrated capacities.
- Class A Glassware: Offers the highest accuracy, made from borosilicate glass, ideal for precise experiments.
- Class B Glassware: More general-purpose, made from soda-lime glass, less precise but suitable for a wide range of materials.
Pipette Types and Usages
- Transfer Pipettes: Designed to move liquid with a focus on accuracy, essential for standard solution preparations.
- Micropipettes: Defined as those dispensing less than 1 mL; they can be Mohr or serological types.
- Disposable Pipettes: Can have calibration marks, used primarily for transferring solutions without targeting specific volumes.
Pipette Calibration and Maintenance
- Regular calibration (3-4 times a year) is critical for maintaining the accuracy of automatic pipettes and non-Class A materials.
- Class A pipettes do not require recalibration by the laboratory; they are accurate to within 0.1%.
- Tips for positive-displacement pipettes are reusable and must fit properly to prevent carryover between samples.
Best Practices
- Record pipette calibration results for long-term monitoring and adjusting performance over time.
- Multichannel pipettes improve throughput in tasks such as tissue culture and enzyme assays by filling multiple wells efficiently.
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This quiz explores the benefits and functionalities of multichannel pipettes in laboratory settings. Learn how these tools enhance precision, save time, and improve ease of use while reducing the need for cleaning. Test your knowledge about this vital piece of lab equipment.
