
Shim-vial™ 4 mL V
Glass Vial for LC and LC-MS
Reduces Residual Liquid Volume to Approximately 1/4 of Conventional Vials*
Shim-vial 4 mL V features a V-bottom design that concentrates samples at the center of the vial, significantly reducing sample loss compared to conventional flat-bottom vials. Its low-residual-liquid design enables efficient recovery, even when working with small sample volumes, helping maximize the use of valuable samples. It is ideal for research and development, preparative purification, and other analytical workflows where minimizing sample loss and maximizing sample recovery are critical.
* Based on internal evaluation results (needle stroke: 47 mm).

Shim-vial is a trademark of Shimadzu Corporation or their affiliates in Japan and/or other countries.
Features
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Reduced Sample LossThe V-bottom design minimizes residual liquid after aspiration, even when handling small sample volumes. -
No Adjustment of Needle Stroke RequiredAnalysis can be performed using the standard needle stroke setting (47 mm) without any adjustment. -
Improves Analytical EfficiencyMaximum recovery from limited sample volumes helps reduce the workload associated with sample re-preparation and reanalysis.
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