Sample Vials
Tubes and vials for general collection, storage, and transportation of samples; available in a variety of colors, sizes, volume capacities, and material compositions; may be sterile, non-sterile, and/or autoclavable; may include caps.
The term “vial” is somewhat undefined and is usually described as a small, cylindrical, and flat-bottomed container used to hold liquids. Most sample vials are made of plastic or glass, and include a separate or attached lid or closure. Sample vials are categorized by material and also by their size or specific purpose.
Glass sample vials are categorized by the type of glass used to make them.
- Type I, Class A glass sample vials are made from low-expansion borosilicate glass
- Type I, Class B glass sample vials are made from an alumino-borosilicate glass
- Type II are made from soda-lime glass
Plastic sample vials may be made from a variety of resins, including:
- Polycarbonate
- Polypropylene
- Polystyrene
- Low-density polyethylene (LDPE)
- High-density polyethylene (HDPE)
Glass sample vials may be clear or amber-colored (to protect the contents from ultraviolet light). Plastic sample vials are available in a range of colors, including amber, natural, and clear resins.
Sample vials may have different types of closures, depending on their use and the material being stored.
- Screw caps
- For both glass and plastic sample vials
- May be closed or open
- Typically made from polypropylene or phenolic resin (with a variety of closure liners, including PE foam, PTFE, cork, tin, etc.)
- Flip-top
- Caps for plastic sample vials may be attached by a tether to the vial itself
- Also called “captive” closures
- Snap caps (external): Both glass and plastic sample vials
- Plug caps (internal): Both glass and plastic sample vials
Electron Microscopy Sciences Shell Vials, 4 Dram
These vials are optically clear with straight-sides. Made from Type1, N-51A borosilicate glass. Fixation, dehydration, and infiltration procedures can be done in the same vial. The larger size vials can be used as an embedding media mixture container or for sample storage. The vials come with polyethylene open bottom snap-caps, Titeseal, which are packed separately. Except the 4-dram size vial which comes without a closure. We recommend the use of our cork stoppers. Use cork stopper (# 72628-50), 21x70mm (ODxHgt).
Volume: 4 Dram
BGB ANALYTIK USA LLC 16ml Screw Vial (clear) with 18-400 Screw Neck, 71 x 20.6mm, pk.100 BGB ANALYTIK USA
16ml Screw Vial (clear) with 18-400 Screw Neck, 71 x 20.6mm, pk.100
CEM Corporation 10 mL Pressure Vessels, Pyrex
10 mL pressure rated vessels, pack of 100. The 10 mL pressure vessels have a working volume of 0.2-7.0 mL for synthesis applications, in the Discover SP, and 1.0-4.0 mL for digestion applications, in the Discover SP-D Clinical, and are rated up to 600 psi.
Ace Glass, Inc. 8mL (2 dram) amber aqueous sample vials with 15-425autoclavable, solid top, black phenolic caps with 14B white rubber liners, 17x63mm, cs/144, Wheaton 224984
8mL (2 dram) amber aqueous sample vials with 15-425autoclavable, solid top, black phenolic caps with 14B white rubber liners, 17x63mm, cs/144, Wheaton 224984
Chemglass Life Sciences Vial, Collection, 4 Dram, 25 x 52mm, Glass Only
Vial, Collection, 4 Dram, 25 x 52mm, Glass Only. 25 x 52mm with a tooled neck, Glass Only. Supplied in packs of 169 each. Pictured are the vials in Chemglass's six welled CG-1869-14 collection vial racks. Please note that the RACK IS NOT INCLUDED.
Fritsch Milling And Sizing Inc Powder Bottle 500 Ml, L-27
powder bottle 500 ml with screw lid, thread of sample bottle GL 55.
Can be used with dividing heads, division ratio 1:8 and 1:10.
Furthermore asample vessel 25 ml with lid, article-number 83.3190.16, is available, which can be inserted in the sample bottles 250 ml and 500 ml for dividing smallest sample quantities.
Chemglass Life Sciences Vial, Plastic, Limited Volume, 0.1mL, TPX, Snap Ring, 12 x 32mm, 11mm Crimp
Vial, Plastic, Limited Volume, 0.1mL, TPX, Snap Ring, 12 x 32mm, 11mm Crimp. The neck finish of the Snap Ring vial allows the use of Chem Snap Caps or standard aluminum seals. The Snap Ring finish eliminates the need for crimping or decapping. Designed to work with robotic arm or other auto samplers. This vial also incorporates the unique Step Vial design that precisely centers a limited volume insert in the vial neck.