CC Laboratory Instruments Flashcards
Centrifuge is used to separate particles suspended in a liquid according to? (4)
- Particle Size
- Particle Density
- Viscosity of Medium
- Rotor Speed
2 Types of Centrifuge
- Swinging Bucket
- Fixed Angle
Centrifuge Speed
RCF = 1.118 x 10^-5 x r x (rpm)²
2 Centrifuge Size:
- Floor standing
- Table Top
Safety Precautions when working with Centrifuge? (4)
- Ensure Sturdy Top
- Balance Centrifuge
- Do not open if rotor is still moving
- If Centrifuge is shaking, pull the plug
Main difference of Mohr and Serologic Pipette?
Serologic has calibration towards the tip and Mohr does not
Meniscus is brought ______ the desired graduation line
Above
Liquid is allowed to drain until the _____ of the meniscus touches the desired mark
Bottom
Steps using Automatic Pipette (10)
- Set the volume
- Attach the tip
- Press and hold plunger at the first Stop
- Place tip in the liquid
- Slowly release the plunger
- Remove Pipette from liquid
- Insert Tip into the receiving container
- Press Plunger to second stop
- Release Plunger and remove tip from liquid
- Eject tip into the waste container
9 Parts of the Syringe
- Thumb Rest
- Finger Flange
- Plunger
- Barrel
- Rubber Stopper
- Needle hub
- Leur lock
- Needle
- Bevel
8 Parts of Analytical Balance
- Draft Shield
- Level Indicator
- Display
- Level Adjustment Feet
- Power Button
- Tare Button
- Balance Pan
- Door Handle
Type of Thermometer wherein it is immersed to the top of mercury
Total Immersion Thermometer
Type of Thermometer wherein it is immersed to a specific depth
Partial Immersion Thermometer
Type of Thermometer wherein the thermometer is entirely submerged
Complete Immersion Thermometer
RPM Means?
Revelations Per Minute