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HomeArticles18-2 (Apr 2011)Metrology 101: How to Calibrate a Single Channel Adjustable Volume Pipette

Metrology 101: How to Calibrate a Single Channel Adjustable Volume Pipette

June 14, 2011 Office 18-2 (Apr 2011), Articles

By Ann Lenhardt

Training Objective: Enable the pipette user to assess the performance of a single channel adjustable volume pipette. The method used for the performance analysis is the gravimetric method.

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