Reliable
Cheap
Durable

Containers

Containers are essential for sampling and in between storage. Also useful to store screws and bolts or other small items.

General use

Pros

+ Polypropylene

+ Disposable

+ Multiple sizes available

+ Pre-sterilized

+ Cheap

Cons

- Resistant to most chemicals, not all

- Deforms in the autoclave

- Not suitable for liquid handling

Chromatography

Pros

+ Glas / PTFE cap

+ Easy to use

+ High chemical compatibility

+ Insert for small volumes

Cons

- Relatively expensive

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