Designed to use separating organic and inorganic compounds for analysis, chromatography vials are available in different finishes to ensure chemical compatibility. Autosampler compatible closures are available in different colors, sizes, and septa materials.
Vials are used to store and transport liquids, powders, and laboratory samples in controlled and sterile conditions.
There is no major difference; “phial” is simply another term used for a vial in laboratory and pharmaceutical contexts.
Common types include autosampler vials, storage vials, amber vials for light-sensitive samples, and disposable vials for single-use applications.
Vials are typically made from borosilicate glass or plastic materials like polypropylene, depending on the application and chemical compatibility.
Autosampler vials are used in analytical instruments like HPLC and GC for accurate sample injection and testing.
Amber vials are used to protect light-sensitive chemicals and samples from UV exposure, preventing degradation.
