[meteorite-list] OT -- clear capsules

[Sterling K. Webb]

Hi, Tracy, List,

> capsules that vitamin and herbal
> supplements come in...

    The capsules that can be assembled and
disassembled are gelatin capsules. They are
are designed to dissolve immediately in water
or any fluid containing water (like stomach
contents).

    They would have to be protected from even
mild humidity which would make them soft
and sticky, as the capsules are hydroscopic
and will draw water from the air slowly and
ceaselessly. Is Hawaii humid?  :-}

     One used to be able to buy empty gelatin
capsules in any old-fashioned drugstore, but
probably not any more. In many states, they
are procurable only by prescription due to their
popularity among purveyors of less-than-legal
substances.

    Entirely the wrong thing for meteorites and
like materials. I'd go with acrylic.


Sterling K. Webb
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "tracy latimer" <daistiho at hotmail.com>
To: <meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2009 2:54 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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