Scintillation Vials – Precision Glass Vials for Radioactive Sample Analysis

Q1: What is a scintillation vial?
A1: A scintillation vial is a borosilicate glass container designed to safely hold liquid scintillation cocktails for radioisotope measurement. It provides low background counts, excellent chemical resistance, and high UV light transmission, ensuring precise and reliable radiation detection.

Q2: What materials are scintillation vials made of?
A2: Aijiren scintillation vials are made of Type 33 borosilicate glass, offering outstanding thermal and chemical stability. Caps are available in phenolic resin or polypropylene (PP), with liner options such as cork-backed foil, pulp/foil, PE, and PE + conical liners.

Q3: What sizes are available for scintillation vials?
A3: Standard sizes include 7 mL (15-425) and 20 mL (22-400 / 24-400). The 7 mL vials are perfect for small-volume samples, while the 20 mL models are commonly used for general scintillation counting and radioactive sample storage.

Q4: What are the typical applications of scintillation vials?
A4: Scintillation vials are widely used in radioisotope laboratories, environmental monitoring, pharmaceutical research, and nuclear medicine. They safely store and measure samples mixed with scintillation cocktails for beta (β) or gamma (γ) radiation analysis.

Q5: How should scintillation vials be cleaned before use?
A5: Rinse the vials with distilled water and allow them to air-dry in a clean, dust-free environment. For high-precision work, pre-clean with alcohol or dilute acid and dry in an oven to remove any residues or contaminants.

Q6: Are Aijiren scintillation vials autoclavable?
A6: Yes. All Aijiren scintillation vials made of Type 33 borosilicate glass are autoclavable at 121 °C, making them suitable for sterile and high-temperature laboratory applications.

Q7: Which liner type should I choose for different solvents?
A7:

Cork-backed foil liner – general use for most scintillation cocktails.

PE liner – best for aqueous and mild solvents.

PE + conical liner – provides a tight seal for volatile solvents.

Pulp/foil liner – economical choice for short-term storage.

Q8: How are scintillation vials packaged and delivered?
A8: Standard packing: 100–200 pcs per box, 5–6 boxes per carton. Each carton is foam-protected and shrink-wrapped for safe transportation. Aijiren offers global shipping via air, sea, or express courier.