Spectrovial® Comminution and Blending Vials for Spectromill® Ball Pestle Impact Grinders
Chemplex offers a wide selection of SpectroVial® comminution and blending vials for use with its SpectroMill Ball Pestle Impact Grinders. They are available in a variety of sizes and material substances to accommodate a wide variety of sample materials. All SpectroVials® are uniquely designed with concaved interior ends in both the body and cap that are also fabricated from the same material. Corresponding ball pestles are also available and offered in compatible materials to the vials.
The importance of concaved interior ends is to ensure that no sample particles can elude the ball pestle comminution process by entrapment and caking in the corners similar to the expected events with the use of traditional “medicine” vials.
The mechanics of the SpectroMills® are designed to propel one or more ball pestles though a “figure-8” path of travel for impact against the curved interior ends of the vials. The spherical shape of the balls is responsible for sample “mulling” against the curvature of the interior vial ends.
The combination of ball pestle impacts and mulling actions effectively comminute the sample substance for uniformity of particle size, configuration and distribution producing a thoroughly homogeneous mixture.
Polystyrene SpectroVials®
Crystal clear, hard and rigid; thick walled and reinforced ribbed exterior ends; designed to withstand repeated ball pestle impact. Friction fitting caps have tabs that facilitate assembly and disassembly. Ideal for blending applications and suitable for comminuting soft sample materials. Methylmethacrylate ball pestles
Specifications and Ordering Information
| CATALOG NO | RECOMMENDED SAMPLE QTY | LENGTH | DIAMETER | RECOMMENDED BALL PESTLES | QTY/PKG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1121 | 1-2 cm3 | 48mm | 15mm | 1205 | 100 sets |
| 1122 | 2-5 cm3 | 48mm | 22mm | 1207 | 100 sets |
| 1133 | 5-10 cm3 | 75mm | 26mm | 1208 | 100 sets |
| 1134 | 10-20 cm3 | 75mm | 33mm | 1211 | 100 sets |
Reg. US Patent: 4,402,909.
Stainless Steel SpectroVials®
General purpose comminuting and blending moderately hard samples applications. Threaded caps have concaved interior ends. Stainless steel ball pestles suggested.
Specifications and Ordering Information
| CATALOG NO | RECOMMENDED SAMPLE QTY |
LENGTH | DIAMETER | RECOMMENDED BALL PESTLES | QTY/PKG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1161 | 1-2 cm3 | 51mm | 16mm | 1245 | 1 unit |
| 1162 | 2-5 cm3 | 51mm | 22mm | 1247 | 1 unit |
| 1173 | 5-10 cm3 | 76mm | 26mm | 1248 | 1 unit |
| 1174 | 10-20 cm3 | 84mm | 38mm | 1251 & 1252 | 1 unit |
| 1175 | 10-30 cm3 | 66mm* | 54mm | 1247 & 1252 | 1 unit |
* Supplied as a single open-ended
Rust Resistant Stainless Steel "SlipFit"® SpectroVials®
SlipFit SpectroVials are used for general purpose comminuting and blending moderately hard samples. They also have the added convenience of easily slipping the caps onto the vial bodies. They are fabricated from a rust-resistant stainless steel for cleansing with water and easy cleanups. Interior ends of both caps and vial bodies are concaved. Stainless steel ball pestles suggested.
Specifications and Ordering Information
| CATALOG NO | RECOMMENDED SAMPLE QTY | LENGTH | DIAMETER | RECOMMENDED BALL PESTLES | QTY/PKG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1143 | 1-8 cm3 | 55mm | 22mm | 1247 | 1 unit |
| 1146 | 5-15 cm3 | 84mm | 38mm | 1252 | 1 unit |
| 1149 | 12-30 cm3 | 94mm | 56mm | 1252 | 1 unit |
Titanium Carbide SpectroVials®
Titanium carbide is an exceptionally hard substance having a Rockwell "C" hardness similar to tungsten carbide that makes it very suitable to process very hard sample materials. The threaded caps and vials have concaved interior ends. Titanium carbide is prone to fracture and is supplied without any warranty expressed or implied. Tungsten carbide ball pestles suggested.
Specifications and Ordering Information
| CATALOG NO | RECOMMENDED SAMPLE QTY |
LENGTH | DIAMETER | RECOMMENDED BALL PESTLES | QTY/PKG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1151 | 1-2 cm3 | 51mm | 16mm | 1235 | 1 unit |
| 1152 | 2-5 cm3 | 51mm | 22mm | 1236 | 1 unit |
| 1153 | 5-10 cm3 | 76mm | 26mm | 1237 | 1 unit |
| 1154 | 10-20 cm3 | 76mm | 27mm | 1238 & 1239 | 1 unit |