Mittasäiliöt

Mittasäiliöt are essential pieces of laboratory equipment used for precisely measuring the volume of liquids. They are designed to contain a specific volume of liquid with high accuracy. The most common types include graduated cylinders, volumetric flasks, and pipettes. Graduated cylinders are tall, cylindrical containers with markings along their side, indicating various volumes. They are suitable for measuring approximate volumes, but not as precise as other options. Volumetric flasks, on the other hand, are round-bottomed flasks with a long, narrow neck. They are calibrated to contain a single, very precise volume when filled to a specific mark on the neck. This makes them ideal for preparing solutions of known concentration. Pipettes are used to transfer small, precise volumes of liquid. They come in various forms, such as volumetric pipettes (for a single fixed volume) and graduated pipettes (with markings for variable volumes). The accuracy of a mittasäiliö is dependent on its calibration and the care with which it is used, including proper reading of the meniscus. They are typically made of glass or plastic.