pipette
Test tube is a piece of laboratory equipment used to heat liquid in science experiments.
About the Product
Description
A pipette is a thin tube. You can use it to pick up and move small amounts of liquid. It is very useful in science labs and hospitals. A pipette helps you be very exact with liquids. So, you will not waste any.
Appearance
- Shape – It is a long, narrow tube. It can be straight or have a bulb in the middle.
- Material – Often clear glass or clear plastic.
- Size – Comes in many different sizes. Each size is for different amounts of liquid.
Features
A pipette is made to be very accurate. So, you can measure liquids precisely. Many pipettes are made of strong glass or plastic. This means they are durable. Some have special controls. These controls help you pick up and release liquids very easily.
Applications
Pipettes are used a lot in science. They are also used in medical work. You can use a pipette to move small samples. This happens when you test blood or other liquids. You can also mix exact amounts of chemicals. A pipette helps with many lab jobs.
How To Use
You will hold the pipette carefully. You can use a special device to suck up the liquid. You will put the tip into the liquid. Then you will draw the liquid up. After that, you can move the liquid to another container. Then you will release it.
Instructions
Always be gentle when you use a pipette. It can break if you drop it. For some pipettes, like a micropipette, you will need to use special tips. These are called gilson pipette tips or other brands of pipette tips. You will put a fresh tip on each time. This keeps things clean. A volumetric pipette is for very exact measurements. A Pasteur pipette is simpler. It is good for moving liquids without needing exact amounts. So, you will choose the right pipette for your job. After use, clean your pipette very well. This makes it ready for the next work.