FAQ

What critical orifice should I select based on my canister size and sampling time requirements?

31 Jul 2025

The following table lists the recommended orifice diameters, associated flow rate ranges, and canister volumes and sampling times:

Canister Volume/Sampling Time OrificeSiltek-TreatedStainless Steel
400 cc1 Liter3 Liter6 Liter15 LiterFlowSize cat.#cat.#
8 hour24 hour48 hour125 hour0.5–2 mL/min0.0008″2421724216
2 hour4 hour12 hour24 hour60 hour2–4 mL/min0.0012″2416024165
1 hour2 hour6 hour12 hour30 hour4–8 mL/min0.0016″2416124166
1 hour4 hour8 hour20 hour8–15 mL/min0.0020″2416224167
2 hour3 hour8 hour15–30 mL/min0.0030″24163
1 hour1.5 hour4 hour30–80 mL/min0.0060″2416424169
0.5 hour1 hour80–340 mL/min0.0090″22101

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