TABLE VI

Summary of Parameters Associated with the Model Sample Vials Sealed with a Crimped Stopper-Cap Assembly and Containing a Potomac Laser-Drilled Micro-Hole in the Glass Wall

Sample VialDefectDiffusive FlowEffusive Flow
Nominal Diameter (μm)Idealized Area (μm2)Diffusion Parameter (cm3/s)RSQ‡Effusion Parameter (cm3/s)RSQ‡
P5-15.019.633.21E-060.999031.72E-030.99968
P5-25.019.633.17E-060.999411.78E-030.99934
P5-35.019.632.76E-060.999101.19E-030.99919
P5-45.019.632.99E-060.999291.52E-030.99947
P5-55.019.632.77E-060.998561.39E-030.99947
P5-65.019.633.02E-060.999091.63E-030.99967
P5-75.019.633.12E-060.998991.43E-030.99998
P5-85.019.633.23E-060.999061.59E-030.99999
P5-95.019.633.19E-060.998951.68E-030.99970
P5-105.019.632.89E-060.999461.32E-030.99991
P10-110.078.546.93E-060.999757.99E-030.99849
P10-210.078.546.01E-060.999716.03E-030.99968
P10-310.078.545.29E-060.999733.49E-030.99996
P10-410.078.546.16E-060.999865.81E-030.99998
P10-510.078.544.77E-060.999832.95E-030.99998
P10-610.078.545.73E-060.999714.57E-030.99981
P10-710.078.545.21E-060.999673.35E-030.99990
P10-810.078.544.84E-060.999733.65E-030.99946
P10-9†10.078.54††7.78E-030.99968
P10-1010.078.544.96E-060.999693.40E-030.99993
P15-115.0176.718.18E-060.999771.21E-020.99944
P15-215.0176.718.54E-060.999709.66E-030.99942
P15-315.0176.718.51E-060.999661.40E-020.99929
P15-415.0176.717.38E-060.999518.54E-030.99951
P15-515.0176.718.26E-060.999671.38E-020.99990
P15-615.0176.718.63E-060.999471.35E-020.99977
P15-715.0176.718.65E-060.999771.41E-020.99981
P15-815.0176.716.95E-060.999544.00E-030.99951
P15-9†15.0176.71††4.75E-030.99967
P15-1015.0176.718.93E-060.999851.49E-020.99951

  • ↵† After effusive measurement was acquired, the subsequent diffusive measurement failed, suggesting that the defect had become obstructed.

  • ↵‡ The coefficient of determination for the least-squares fit associated with the calculation of the corresponding rate.