Operation Guide
Preparing Sample Vials
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• Another is high-quality, low-extractable silicone rubber septa, coated with
Teflon on one or both sides. This is more resistant to solvents after puncture
and to coring by the needle.
Refer to your Agilent catalog for consumables and supplies for more information.
Figure 4 shows the diameter for vial cap apertures.
Figure 4 Vial cap aperture specifications
Filling Sample Vials
Recommended fill volumes are:
• 1 mL for the 2 mL vial
• 50 µL for the 100 µL vial
Refer to your Sampling Techniques Handbook for more information on sample
vial volumes and how it can effect chromatographic results.
If You Do Not Use The Optional 100-vial Tray
You can place one vial in the standard injector turret, or you can place up to three
vials in it by installing optional inserts (part no. 07673-40150). If you use the eight
sample position turret, you can place up to 8 sample vials in it. See Figure 5.
5.58 mm (0.220 in.) recommended
4.65 mm (0.183 in.) minimum