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Can a liquid with a viscosity of 1.5 mPas*s be pipetted with Eppendorf pipette tips?

April 26, 2017eppendorf liquid pipette pipetted tips viscosity

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Can a liquid with a viscosity of 1.5 mPas*s be pipetted with Eppendorf pipette tips?

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We are not able to make any generally applicable statements. In addition to the viscosity the surface tension also influences the pipettability of a liquid. In the case of doubt, the customer should determine the error for pipetting the liquid in question by weighing (with known density).