TABLE VII

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

Sample VialDefectDiffusive FlowEffusive Flow
Nominal Diameter (μm)Idealized Area (μm2)Diffusion Parameter (cm3/s)RSQEffusion Parameter (cm3/s)RSQ
O5-15.019.635.77E-050.999522.03E-020.99735
O5-25.019.631.39E-050.998812.30E-030.99869
O5-35.019.637.31E-060.999702.44E-040.99989
O5-45.019.632.15E-050.996336.60E-040.99965
O5-55.019.632.04E-050.997301.49E-030.99996
O5-65.019.631.86E-050.998515.44E-030.99820
O5-75.019.63
O5-85.019.631.20E-050.999733.73E-040.99935
O5-95.019.631.35E-050.999195.78E-040.99941
O5-105.019.631.99E-050.994947.25E-030.99636
O5-115.019.631.40E-050.998686.13E-040.99985
  • Effusive measurements failed, showing no oxygen ingress; subsequent diffusive measurements also failed to show oxygen ingress.

  • The Coefficient of Determination for the least-squares fit associated with the calculation of the corresponding rate.