Core elements tutorial 3.0
Note: Before you start this series of tutorials, make sure that you complete the first series (i.e., every tutorial that begins Core elements tutorial 1.x).
Diluting liquids is a familiar task to any lab scientist. By mixing a sample of a starting composition with a diluent we can reduce the concentration of the solutes in a solution. This process is common for an array of applications, such as generating standard curves or preparing buffers from stock solutions. When performing a dilution there are several common parameters which you should consider:
What liquids would you like to dilute?
What will you use as a diluent?
What is the starting concentration of your sample?
What is the desired concentration of your sample?
What would you like the final volume of the diluted sample to be?
Where would you like the diluted sample to be placed in your labware?
There are also numerous ways to specify how you would like this dilution to be carried out.
This series of tutorials explains how to structure workflows and configure the element parameters to achieve different dilution behaviours. The Core Elements will use the parameters you provide in the Dilute element to calculate the liquid handling steps required to yield the desired dilutions of your input samples.