In daily laboratory work, multi-channel pipettes, as an efficient and precise liquid transfer tool, are widely used in various biological experiments, chemical experiments, drug research and development and other fields. However, despite their well-designed and powerful functions, multi-channel pipettes may still encounter various problems during use, among which leakage is particularly common and troublesome. Liquid leakage will not only cause deviations in experimental results, but may also cause contamination of experimental materials. In severe cases, it may even affect the success or failure of the entire experiment. Therefore, in-depth analysis and solution of multi-channel pipette leakage problems are of great significance to improve experimental efficiency and accuracy.

1. Possible causes of leakage from multi-channel pipettes 1. Mismatch of pipette tips: The pipette tip does not match the pipette itself, or the tip is damaged or deformed, which may lead to leakage. 2. Damage to seals: Aging, wear or damage of pipette seals (such as O-rings, sealing rings, etc.) will lead to loose sealing, which may lead to leakage. 3. Abnormal piston: The piston part of the pipette is loose, damaged or worn, which may also cause liquid to leak during the pipetting process. 4. Loose connecting parts: If the various connecting parts of the pipette (such as the connection between the tip and the pipette, the connection between the piston and the cylinder, etc.) are loose, it will also cause leakage. 5. Saturated vapor pressure problem: When pipetting volatile liquids (such as many organic solvents), due to the influence of saturated vapor pressure, a pressure difference may occur inside the pipette, which may lead to liquid leakage. 6. Improper operation: If the operator exerts excessive force or operates irregularly during the pipetting process, it may also cause the pipette to leak.

2. Solutions to multi-channel pipette leakage 1. Check the pipette head: Make sure that the pipette head matches the pipette and that the pipette head is not damaged or deformed. If there is any problem with the gun tip, it should be replaced in time. 2. Replace the seals: Check the pipette seals regularly. If aging, wear or damage is found, replace the seals with new ones immediately. 3. Check the piston parts: Regularly check the piston parts of the pipette to ensure that they are tight and not damaged or worn. If there is any abnormality, it should be repaired or replaced in time. 4. Tighten the connection parts: Regularly check each connection part of the pipette to ensure that it is not loose. If there is any looseness, tighten it immediately. 5. Adjust the operation method: During the pipetting process, the operator should operate in a standardized manner to avoid leakage problems caused by excessive force or irregular operation. 6. Pretreat volatile liquids: When pipetting volatile liquids, you can pretreat the liquid first (such as sucking and discharging the liquid several times in advance) to reduce the impact of saturated vapor pressure on the pipette. 7. Regular maintenance and calibration: Maintain and calibrate the pipette regularly to ensure that it is always in good working condition. This helps to detect and solve problems in time to avoid leakage and other failures.

Solving the leakage problem of multi-channel pipettes requires us to start from many aspects, including the selection and replacement of pipette tips, the maintenance and replacement of seals, the inspection and adjustment of piston components, the tightening of connecting parts and the specification of operating methods. wait. At the same time, regular maintenance and calibration of pipettes are also important measures to prevent leakage problems. In actual operations, laboratory staff should strengthen the daily management and maintenance of multi-channel pipettes, and promptly detect and deal with potential leakage risks.

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