Evaluation of septum-capped vials for storage of gas samples during air transport |
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Authors: | Stephan Glatzel Reinhard Well |
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Institution: | Institute for the Management of Rural Areas, Landscape Ecology and Land Evaluation, University of Rostock, Justus-von-Liebig-Weg 6, 18059 Rostock, Germany. stephan.glatzel@uni-rostock.de |
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Abstract: | In order to provide information on the suitability of commonly used gas storage vials for air transport, we tested two vial types on their ability to preserve defined nitrous oxide concentrations and excess pressure when exposed to low pressure, low temperature and puncture by needles. Unlike in Crimp Cap vials, in Exetainers no nitrous oxide loss following low pressure storage was detectable. Tightness of Exetainers following multiple puncture was best using a small needle diameter. Pressure loss following 5, 10, or 25 punctures was lowest in the Exetainers. We conclude that Exetainers are suitable for storing gas samples for an extended period of time during aircraft transport. |
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Keywords: | Air temperature Crimp Cap vial Exetainer? Gas tightness Greenhouse gases Pressure |
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