[meteorite-list] OT -- clear capsules

From: Sean T. Murray <stm_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:17:59 -0400
Message-ID: <4198B30D087542BAAF079328287D832D_at_Platinum2>

Tracy,

There are definitely people that make non-dissolving plastic pill-like
containers... your email sparked a memory and I am looking at one in my
hand. It came in a small eye-glass repair kit I got at the local CVS. The
capsule contained the little screws and washers. They are crystal clear,
and seem like they are what you are looking for... there has to be a way to
find the supplier. You could always buy one of those eyeglass kits and call
the manufacturer to see who supplies their non-dissolving capsules.

Micro centrifuge vials may be something that you would find useful also...
there are a billion sources out there, but here is one that was on the top
of my search list (and I have done business with them before, so they are
reliable):
http://www.tedpella.com/beakers_html/vials.htm

Sean.

----- Original Message -----
From: "tracy latimer" <daistiho at hotmail.com>
To: <meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2009 3:54 PM
Subject: [meteorite-list] OT -- clear capsules


>
> As most of you know, I concentrate on collecting micros. Many of my
> micros are in the .1g range or smaller; if they aren't labeled, they could
> easily be mistaken for one of HI's ubiquitous gecko poops. Some
> collectors have sent micros encased in the small clear capsules that
> vitamin and herbal supplements come in. I think this is a very good idea
> especially for the bigger-than-mg-but-smaller-than-.2g size.
> 1. Can someone give me the name of a supplier for these things? They are
> available on ebay, but see #2
> 2. I'm concerned about using the capsules that are designed to dissolve
> when swallowed. Are these still ok for meteorite storage use (no worries
> about them softening or going gelatinous?)
>
> Any info you can supply would be welcome.
>
> Best!
> Tracy Latimer
>
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