Hi all,

     We just recently finished the installation of a new Gasbench to our
Delta Plus.  We'll spend most of our time measuring carbonates.  I
was wondering how other labs are handling the cleaning of used
exetainers.  I see that Thermo gives guidelines for cleaning in their
manual; however, maybe someone has developed a faster/easier method?

     Thermo also recommends that even new unused exetainers should be
cleaned before measuring carbonates.  Has anyone experienced problems
if they take the risk and use unwashed new exetainers?

Thanks,

Joe

W. Joe Lambert
Research Scientist
Alabama Stable Isotope Laboratory
University of Alabama
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