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Category: Vials & Caps General FAQ
What type of autosampler vial can be used with crimp caps? – FAQ
We sell 3 types of vial closures and vials; Screw thread, Snap Top and Crimp Top. Our Snap Top Vials will accept any of our Snap Caps as well as our Crimp Caps and are often called Snap/Crimp Tops in the market place. However, to ensure the best long term seal we recommend using our Crimp Top (Serum Finish) Vials. When a quality […]
When to use snap caps vs. screw caps
Snap caps are chosen strictly for convenience in ease of applying the cap to the vial, such as in the case of capping hundreds of samples at a time. Screw caps on the other hand provide a better seal (when the cap is properly matched to the vial threading) and is therefore more reliable. An important thing to consider […]
Which crimp caps and septa are suitable for use with Solid Phase MicroExtraction (SPME) vials?
Solid Phase MicroExtraction (SPME) is a technique in which a short fiber coated with a sorbent or polymer quantitatively extracts analytes from a sample matrix. The fiber is then sent to the injector of an instrument such as a Gas Chromatograph (GC) where desorption of the analytes occurs. For this reason, thin septa are highly recommended for SPME […]
Which Vial Should I use for a Low-Volume Sample Study using Proteins?
Some Compounds adsorb to Borosilicate Glass due to Hydroxyl Groups / Silanols on the Glass Surface and others adsorb due to Hydrophobic Interaction with the Glass itself. Deactivated (surface Treated) RSA-Pro Vials offer the best Glass Options for you since the surface treatment is more complete than any other Glass Vial Available. RSA Vial […]
Why are the same Autosampler Vials Listed as 2mL, 1.8mL, 1.5mL ?
There are a number of ways to consider the Volume of a Vial. One way is if you fill the vial all the way up until there is no headspace when the cap is secured. You could call this a 2mL vial. In practice though, a sample cannot contain this much volume because of displacement caused […]
Why does MicroSolv have 4 Tiers or Brands of Autosampler Vials?
A simple and quick answer is to Meet the Different Needs of All Laboratories and Chromatographers. In 1997, the MicroSolv Brand™ Vials, made with N51A TYPE-1 Borosilicate Glass were the standard of the Autosampler Vial Market and were used by many leading Autosampler Manufacturers as their Brand. Made to be Pharmaceutical Grade Vials equal to […]
Your vials are listed as 12 x 32mm but my autosampler accepts a maximum diameter of 11.8mm. Will they fit?
12x32mm or 2ml vials are listed as 12mm diameter for standardization purposes within the industry. This is a nominal value only (name only) and the exact value is suitable for use with your autosampler. The outer diameter is actually 11.8mm for most 12x32mm vials. Autosampler Vial Product Page