[meteorite-list] dissolve scotch tape???

From: Jensan Scientifics/ Sci-Mall <jensan_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Thu Apr 22 10:04:52 2004
Message-ID: <3CF29784.CA9CDB89_at_pcii.net>

Hi all,

We have had some very tiny mineral crystals (.05 in.) become stuck to
gooey scotch tape by having the Post Office crush a vial they had been
sent to us in. They are quite valuable. The tape accidentally but
fortunately saved a few.

Now we need to separate the little guys from the goo. Our best idea has
been to put the tape and crystals in a clean glass vial and dissolve the
tape, (both the plastic film AND adhesive), leaving the crystals to sink
to the bottom for collection.

Any of you lab folks know a good solvent for plastic tape?

Best,
Dave and Sarah
Received on Mon 27 May 2002 04:31:00 PM PDT