They are used to transfer precise, very small volumes of liquid. Their units are generally measured in microlitres (μL) which is one thousandths of 1 mL.
For what purpose pipette is used?
About Pipettes. A pipette is a laboratory instrument used to measure out or transfer small quantities of liquid, in volumes of milliliters (mL), microliters (μL).
Why would you use a pipette instead of a measuring cylinder?
While burette is used to deliver a chemical solution with a known concentration into a flask, pipette is used to measure the quantity of the analyte- the chemical substrate whose concentration is to be determined.
Why use a pipette instead of a burette?
Follow these ergonomics suggestions while pipetting. Drain a pipette with tip against the inner wall of the receiving vessel. Never forcibly expel any hazardous material from a pipette. Carefully eject the disposable pipette tips to minimize aerosol formation.