Quartz micropipettes for intracellular voltage microelectrodes and ion-selective microelectrodes

Munoz, J.-L. and Coles, J. A. (1987) Quartz micropipettes for intracellular voltage microelectrodes and ion-selective microelectrodes. Journal of Neuroscience Methods, 22(1), pp. 57-64. (doi: 10.1016/0165-0270(87)90090-2)

Full text not currently available from Enlighten.

Publisher's URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0165-0270(87)90090-2

Abstract

We find that quartz is better than borosilicate glass as a material for micropipettes for certain microelectrode applications, including ion-selective microelectrodes of the liquid membrane type. Details are given of a graphite heating element that can be mounted on a standard microelectrode puller and used for making quartz micropipettes. A novel method of silanizing micropipettes is described. Experience with a novel miniature beveller that is fitted on a microscope stage is reported.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Coles, Dr Jonathan
Authors: Munoz, J.-L., and Coles, J. A.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Infection & Immunity
Journal Name:Journal of Neuroscience Methods
Publisher:Elsevier
ISSN:0165-0270
ISSN (Online):1872-678X

University Staff: Request a correction | Enlighten Editors: Update this record