Here are typical specifications for GC (Gas Chromatography) glass vials with magnetic caps commonly used in headspace analysis, autosamplers, and GC/GC-MS systems:
GC Glass Vials with Magnetic Cap Specifications
1. Material
GC vials with magnetic caps are available in common headspace volumes such as:
Example typical dimensions for a 20 mL vial with an 18 mm neck:
(Sizes and exact dimensions depend on manufacturer and specific vial style.)
3. Neck & Cap Type
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Neck Thread: 18 mm precision screw thread permits secure magnetic cap closure.
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Magnetic Cap: Metal cap with magnetic ring designed for use with autosamplers that use magnetic capping systems (e.g., Agilent, CTC, Shimadzu). Glass
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Septa (Insert): Common combinations include PTFE/Silicone septa, PTFE/Butyl, or silicone layers to seal and allow needle penetration.
Notes:
4. Temperature & Chemical Compatibility
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Temperature Range: Typical glass vials are rated for high temperatures involved in GC headspace analysis (often up to 200 C).
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Chemical Inertness: Borosilicate glass resists most solvents and sample matrices encountered in GC/GC-MS applications.
5. Bottom Style & Usage
Headspace vials may have:
6. Packaging & Cleanliness
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Typically packaged in PP trays or film-wrapped boxes (e.g., 100 pcs per pack).
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Some vendors offer ultra-clean or pre-cleaned vials/caps suitable for trace analysis.
Reference
| Attribute |
Specification |
| Glass |
USP Type I Borosilicate Glass |
| Volumes |
6 mL, 10 mL, 20 mL |
| Neck Size |
18 mm Screw Thread (ND18) |
| Cap Type |
Magnetic metal cap with septum |
| Septa Material |
PTFE/Silicone, PTFE/Butyl, etc. |
| Bottom Style |
Flat or round |
| Temperature |
Up to 200 C typical |
| Packaging |
Trays or packets, e.g., 100 pc/pack |
Uses
Headspace analysis in GC/GC-MS
Automated autosampler systems with magnetic cap handling
Volatile organic compound (VOC) testing
Environmental, food, pharmaceutical sample analysis
If you want specific product datasheets or supplier model numbers, tell me the vial volume and instrument compatibility ( Agilent GC, Shimadzu GCMS) and I can pull exact specs!