Sciencemadness Discussion Board
Not logged in [Login ]
Go To Bottom

Printable Version  
Author: Subject: Funny looking vials?
numos
Hazard to Others
***




Posts: 269
Registered: 22-2-2014
Location: Pasadena
Member Is Offline

Mood: No Mood

[*] posted on 23-2-2014 at 17:21
Funny looking vials?


I was buying some bottles and noticed an item called "injection vials". From the thumbnail, they looked like ordinary little vials, and it was $3 for a pack of 30, so why not? When they arrived I was completely stumped for what purpose they could be used for. Anyone know what they are used for, and maybe a more specific name for them?

I've added a picture, yes the bottom is open and the pencil is inside the vial, and there is an inverted cone attached to the base of the opening from the top.

ampule.jpg - 37kB
View user's profile View All Posts By User
bfesser
Resident Wikipedian
*****




Posts: 2114
Registered: 29-1-2008
Member Is Offline

Mood: No Mood

[*] posted on 23-2-2014 at 17:54


They're reduced volume while retaining a conic bottom for autosamplers. The top lip is designed for a septa to be crimped on with an aluminium sleeve.



View user's profile View All Posts By User
Dr.Bob
International Hazard
*****




Posts: 2658
Registered: 26-1-2011
Location: USA - NC
Member Is Offline

Mood: No Mood

[*] posted on 23-2-2014 at 18:25


I have never seen one quite that small, but yes they are ultra small volume auto-sampler vials for an HPLC or GC system. The normal sized ones are 2ml, and have bottoms. I have seen inserts for those that hold 200 or 100 ul, but that looks like one for about 20 ul.
View user's profile View All Posts By User
numos
Hazard to Others
***




Posts: 269
Registered: 22-2-2014
Location: Pasadena
Member Is Offline

Mood: No Mood

[*] posted on 23-2-2014 at 22:52


Ah, sweet! Well now I know what they are even though it is unlikely I can ever use them for anything. Maybe as a desk decor?
View user's profile View All Posts By User

  Go To Top