Graduated pipette
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A graduated pipette is a pipette with various volumes marked along the tube. It is used to accurately measure and transfer a volume of liquid from one container to another.[1] It is made from plastic or glass tubes and has a tapered tip. Along the body of the tube are graduation marks indicating total volume, with numbers indicating the total volume of liquid below that mark. A small pipette can have allows for the very precise measurement of fluids; a larger pipette can be used to measure volumes when the accuracy of the measurement is less critical. Accordingly, pipettes vary in volume, with most measuring between 0 and 25.0 millilitres (0.00 and 0.88 imp fl oz; 0.00 and 0.85 US fl oz).[2] There are two types of pipettes that differ based on where the markings are located in reference to the pipette tip. These are Mohr pipettes and Serological pipettes, and they differ only by the position of the first graduation mark, nearest the tip of the pipette.[3]
A Mohr pipette is designed for use as a drain-out pipette. It has a straight tube and graduation marks indicating 0.10 millilitres (0.0035 imp fl oz; 0.0034 US fl oz) changes volume. This type of pipette does not have its first (lowest) graduation mark until well past the base of the tip. An error can occur because of improper use by the person using the pipette or if there is a break or crack in the pipette.
A Serological pipette is designed for use as a blow-out pipette. A Serological pipette also has graduation marks, which reach to nearer the end of the tip. The pipette can be blown out by gravitational force or air pressure. Rubber bulbs are commonly used to "blow out" any remaining solution. Having solution remain in the pipette can affect an experiment by allowing a discrepancy between what is measured and what is transferred. The designation of whether the pipette is "to deliver" (TD) or "to contain" (TC) is marked on most serological pipettes.[2]
Types
Graduated pipettes are classified into three types: Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3. Type 1 and Type 3 pipettes have the nominal value at the bottom (Zero at the top). For Type 1, the solution is delivered partially for all volumes. For type 3, the solution is delivered totally only at the nominal value. Type 2 pipettes have the nominal value at the top (Zero at the bottom) and the solution is delivered totally for any volume.[4]
History
A pipette is worked by creating a partial vacuum above the liquid-holding chamber, to draw up liquid, and by releasing the partial vacuum to deliver liquid.[5]
Historically, the accuracy of a graduated pipette was not as good as that of a volumetric pipette (accuracy of 3 significant figures); however, with improved manufacturing methods, the accuracy listed by the manufacturer can equal that of a volumetric pipettes. Graduated pipettes are considered to be more precise than the Pasteur pipette. They have tolerances that range from ±0.6% to ±0.4% of the nominal volume when measured at 20 °C (68 °F).
Graduated pipettes are manufactured according to ISO specifications for accuracy and the arrangement of the graduations. Grade A and AS pipettes have the highest accuracy, S standing for "swift delivery". These allowed error ranges are identical to those of the DIN EN ISO standards. Grade B pipettes generally have twice the allowed error as grade A and AS pipettes.[6]
These pipettes commonly come in 5, 10, 25, and 50 mL volumes. A variety of propipetters[clarification needed] have been developed, both entirely manual and electrically assisted. Originally pipettes were made of soda-lime glass, but currently many are made of borosilicate glass; disposable graduated pipettes are often made of polystyrene.
Specific standard for glass pipette tube
The standard classification of measuring pipettes includes shape, delivery tips, graduation lines, period of outflow and measurement, and calibration.
Standard classification Glass pipettes are classified by genre, class, and dimension for specific graduated pipettes, which is considered as the best specification standard. There are two genres, called Genre 1 and Genre 2, characterized as "standard taper tip" and "long taper tip", respectively.
The specification standard designates two classes, called Class A and Class B. Class A pipettes are to be manufactured to be within precise tolerances. Class B are allowed at least twice the tolerances as Class A. The class specification or serial number of Class B are not marked.
Standard design
The pipette is usually a straight, one-piece tube without any cross piece. The Genre 1 and Genre 2 delivery tips are different: for Genre 1, the tapered tip is between 15 and 30 mm long, for a 5 ml capacity pipette, and between 20 and 40 mm, for 10 to 50 ml capacities; for Genre 2, there is a longer tip, which is between 50 and 65 mm in length. The opening at the tip is perpendicular to the tube axis. An unexpectedly constricted opening is not acceptable for Genre 2 pipettes. Beveling and fire polishing of the external margin of the tip opening are essential.
The time allowed for draw-up and discharge, or out-flowing, are specified. The standard times are according to 256 ml of distilled water, at 5 °C, from the first, or zero, to maximum marking, measured by a stopwatch.
The capacity scale is required to usually have no less than 90 mm worth of markings, the exception being that 0.5 ml pipettes have not less than 80 mm. The standard all pipettes is that markings be indelible and comprehensible. Each graduation marking is required to not be off by more than 0.40 mm from true. The starting position of the plane required in perpendicular to the upright position. Etching and filling—using permanent, or enamel, colors—can enhance the markings.[7]
Accuracy classification
Class A: The error limits of this class of glass volumetric equipment is specified DIN EN ISO 9712. It applies both to Class A itself and to other classes that have an additional "A" designation such as Class AS.
Class AS: contains the calibration delivering, presenting as TD and Ex where "S" is sudden delivery. Moreover, the additional functions influence class AS to be commonly established due to the lower risk of blocking in pipettes and burettes because of an expanded tip. Also, the delivering of fluid is recompensed when observed from the waiting time.[4][4] Commonly, graduated pipettes also contain the acronym "AS", located, similarly to various other volumetric instruments, under the volume of the pipette. This as mentioned, it is the accuracy of classification called "Class AS" in which "A" means the highest-level precision and "S" means fast delivery. In addition, defined by its tolerance according to the DIN ISO standards, the toleration of class AS is half of the class B.[6]
Class B: another volumetric equipment classification is class B which can be both glass or plastic. The different between Class A/AS and Class B is that the level of error limits that class B provides twice of class A/AS. The calibration of class B is similar to class AS in terms of delivering system (TD, Ex), but cannot specify the waiting time.[4]
Delivery and waiting times
The delivery and waiting times present the efficiency of the fluid as being delivered occurred as TD and EX. The marking of TD ("to deliver") and EX means that the specified volume is the amount of solution that will drain out of the pipette, which might be less than the total amount that is present due to remnant fluid that still attaches on the wall of a glass or film of the equipment. The delivery time is described as the duration of time that meniscus reach the end of the tip starting from the upward volume and downward volume (the free fall of the meniscus due to the discharging of water) which has the connection for the waiting time for class AS volumetric equipment. Mostly, the remained fluid still drop down to the glass wall. The waiting time of the class AS is set for 5s for bulb and graduated pipettes which is the duration when the meniscus presently comes to rest in the tip.[4] TD/EX pipettes are the most common type.[8] Another type is identified as TC or IN. The marking of TC ("to contain") means that the specified volume is the actual amount of solution present in the pipette, and therefore it is essential blow it all out to get that amount into the secondary container.[4][9]
Less commonly, some TD pipettes are made "to contain" as per manufacturer and made to be blown out.[10][11] A set of two rings printed on the upper end of the pipette indicate that it is a "blow out" type and should be blown using a rubber bulb. Do not blow the solution out if the pipette has no rings on the upper end.[3]
Standard techniques
The recommendation for using pipette is near to the desired volume. Before utilizing pipette, rinsing is required to prevent error. The standard technique for handling a graduated pipette is to hold the pipette in the solution without touching the bottom of the beaker. Then use a propipetter, a pipette bulb or rubber bulb, to draw the liquid into the pipette. The effective way to control the volume of the solution is to use a forefinger.[2] After getting the desired volume, the solution can be released into another vessel by lifting the finger. During pipetting, the pipette must not divert from its upright position.
The solution will form a meniscus, whose position is read according to the scale printed on the pipette. For high viscosity liquids, the volume is measured by looking at the upper meniscus. For low viscosity liquids, the volume is measured by looking at the lower meniscus.[12]
Additional images
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A meniscus formed by the solution with low viscosity. Make sure to look at the bottom of the curve when reading the measurement. -
A person blowing the pipette using a rubber bulb. Notice the two rings in the upper end of the pipette, which indicates that this is a "blow-out" pipette.
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The rate of accuracy with "TD" indicated the flow level of the solution
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