Pipette
A pipette (sometimes spelled as pipet) is a type of laboratory tool commonly used in chemistry and biology to transport a measured volume of liquid, often as a media dispenser. Pipettes come in several designs for various purposes with differing levels of accuracy and precision, from single piece glass pipettes to more complex adjustable or electronic pipettes. Many pipette types work by creating a partial vacuum above the liquid-holding chamber and selectively releasing this vacuum to draw up and dispense liquid. Measurement accuracy varies greatly depending on the instrument.
Clockwise from top left: various sizes of micropipettes; a graduated serological pipette attached to an electronic manual pipetter; two Pasteur pipettes. | |
Classification | Media dispenser |
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Uses | Volume measurement, liquid transfer |
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