Solution preparation relies upon the precise measurement of volumes to obtain the exact concentrations required. Therefore, the choice of micropipette that is used can determine not only the accuracy - but also the reproducibility of your experiments.
At Ossila, we offer a selected range of micropipettes spanning from 1 μl all the way up to 10 ml. Each micropipette comes pre-calibrated and tested, to ensure accuracy and reproducibility. Additionally, we have prepared a handy guide on how to properly use your micropipette to get the best results possible.
- List of products and specifications
- How to operate a micropipette
Product List and Specification
| Product Code | C2001V1 | C2001V2 | C2001V3 | C2001V4 |
| Volume Range | 1-10 μl | 10-100 μl | 100-1000 μl | 1-10 ml |
| Accuracy | ±2.5 - 1.0% | ±1.8 - 0.8% | ±1.5 - 0.6% | ±2.5 - 0.6% |
| Repeatability | ≤1.5 - 0.4% | ≤0.5 - 0.15% | ≤0.3 - 0.15% | ≤0.3 - 0.15% |
| Compatible Tips | C2002V1 | C2002V2 | C2002V3 | C2002V4 |
| Sterilization | Autoclave at 121°C for 20 Minutes |
| Package Content | 1 x Micropipette, 1 x Calibration Key, 1 x Instruction Manual, 1 x Quality Assurance Form, 1 x Bag of Pipettes |
| Package Type | Cardboard Box |
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How to Operate a Micropipette
Correct operation of a micropipette will allow for the most accurate and reproducible measuring and dispensing of solutions. Incorrect operation of a micropipette can cause significant decreases in both the accuracy and reproducibility of the volume of solution being withdrawn or dispensed. Below is a visual guide on how to correctly use a micropipette to get the highest accuracy and longest lifetime out of your equipment:
When withdrawing solution, do not fully insert the tip. You should aim to have it around 1 cm into the solution to avoid withdrawing close from the surface and taking in air, and avoiding any contact between the micropipette and the solution.
When withdrawing viscous solutions, the plunger should be released very slowly to ensure that no air bubbles form within the tip (as this will give you a lower volume than indicated).
Never hold your micropipette with the tip facing upwards while you have solution in the tip. This may cause the solution to run back into the piston mechanism, which will damage and contaminate it.
When dispensing small volumes, you may need to either dispense directly into the solution by immersing the tip or by dispensing onto the side of the vial. The tip should be replaced after each dispense to avoid cross contamination.
If a micropipette is set to a volume outside of its stated operational range, the micropipette should be recalibrated to ensure that you are still getting the correct volumes.
If the micropipette is dropped, this may result in the need to recalibrate it.
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Micropipette Stand
For storage of your micropipettes, we recommend using a stand that sets them vertically, allowing you to hold liquid within the tip without it running back into the tip cone. This reduces the chance of contamination, and increases the lifetime and accuracy of your equipment. Ossila offers a carousel stand with 9 individual slots, allowing you to store multiple micropipettes with easy access to each.
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To the best of our knowledge the technical information provided here is accurate. However, Ossila assume no liability for the accuracy of this information. The values provided here are typical at the time of manufacture and may vary over time and from batch to batch.
About Ossila
Founded in 2009 by organic electronics research scientists, Ossila aims to provide the components, equipment, and materials to enable intelligent and efficient scientific research and discovery. Over a decade on, we're proud to supply our products to over 1000 different institutions in over 80 countries globally.
With decades of academic and industrial experience in developing organic and thin-film LEDs, photovoltaics, and FETs, we know how long it takes to establish a reliable and efficient device fabrication and testing process. As such, we have developed coherent packages of products and services - enabling researchers to jump-start their organic electronics development program.
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Prof. David Lidzey - Chairman
As professor of physics at the University of Sheffield, Prof. David Lidzey heads the university’s Electronic and Photonic Molecular Materials research group (EPMM). During his career, David has worked in both academic and technical environments, with his main areas of research including hybrid organic-inorganic semiconductor materials and devices, organic photonic devices and structures and solution processed photovoltaic devices. Throughout his academic career, he has authored over 220 peer-reviewed papers.
Dr. James Kingsley - Managing Director
James is a co-founder and managing director of Ossila. With a PhD in quantum mechanics/nanotech and over 12 years’ experience in organic electronics, his work on the fabrication throughput of organic photovoltaics led to the formation of Ossila and the establishment of a strong guiding ethos: to speed up the pace of scientific discovery. James is particularly interested in developing innovative equipment and improving the accessibility of new materials for solution-processable photovoltaics and hybrid organic-inorganic devices.
Dr. Alastair Buckley - Technical Director
Alastair is a lecturer of Physics at the University of Sheffield, specialising in organic electronics and photonics. He is also a member of the EPMM research group with a focus on understanding and applying the intrinsic advantages of functional organic materials to a range of optoelectronic devices. Alastair’s experience has not been gained solely in academia; he previously led the R&D team at MicroEmissive Displays and therefore has extensive technical experience in OLED displays. He is also the editor and contributor of "Organic Light-Emitting Diodes" by Elsevier.
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Our research scientists and product developers have significant experience in the synthesis and processing of materials and the fabrication and testing of devices. The vision behind Ossila is to share this experience with academic and industrial researchers alike, and to make their research more efficient. By providing products and services that take the hard work out of the device fabrication process, and the equipment to enable accurate, rapid testing, we can free scientists to focus on what they do best - science.
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Ossila is based at the Solpro Business Park in Attercliffe, Sheffield.
We operate a purpose-built synthetic chemistry and device testing laboratory on site, where all of our high-purity, batch-specific polymers and other formulations are made. This is complemented by a dedicated suite of thin-film and organic electronics testing and analysis tools within the device fabrication cluster housed in a class 1000 cleanroom in the EPSRC National Epitaxy Facility in Sheffield.
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