5ml PFA vial, V bottom, with screw cap

Product Overview

PFA Vials represent the pinnacle of sample containment technology for ultra-trace analysis. While similar to FEP, PFA (Perfluoroalkoxy) offers enhanced thermal resistance and even lower background contamination, making it the industry standard for ICP-MS sample preparation. These vials are translucent, unbreakable, and designed with a smooth bottom contour to ensure maximum pipette recovery of precious or limited samples.

Product Synergy & Workflow

Engineered for a seamless, ultra-clean analytical workflow:

• FEP Reagent Bottles: Used for bulk storage of the high-purity acids used to dilute samples within the PFA vials.

• PFA Pipette Tips: The perfect partner for moving microliter volumes into vials without introducing trace metal artifacts.

• Hot Blocks & Digestion Systems: PFA vials are ideal for open or closed-vessel acid digestion due to their high thermal ceiling (260°C).

• PFA Autosampler Vials: Specifically sized to fit standard ICP-MS/OES autosampler racks for direct instrument injection.

Application Fields & Industries

• Semiconductor Industry: Analysis of ultra-pure water (UPW) and photoresist chemicals where sub-ppt purity is required.

• Geochemistry & Geochronology: Dissolution of rock and mineral samples using concentrated acids over extended periods.

• Clinical & Forensic Toxicology: Safe storage of biological fluids and detection of heavy metal poisoning at trace levels.

• Space & Earth Sciences: Handling of rare extraterrestrial materials or deep-sea sediments where sample integrity is paramount.