[Nhcoll-l] Recommendations for large specimen containers in wet collections

[naturalhistory]

Dear all,

I’m looking into optimising large specimen storage in the wet collection of my institution.  At present, large specimens are stored in a variety of stainless-steel tanks ranging in volume from 100-650L. About half of the tanks were purchased from and purpose built by an Irish Steel supplier in the mid-1990s. To date, the tanks are holding up well, but their lack of seal means their topping up regime is ongoing and tiring!

Could I ask the collective Natural History group for their recommendations for large specimens’ containers or cautionary advice? It would be very helpful if you could share your experience with sealants. For context, I’ve consulted the books Fluid Preservation: A Comprehensive Reference and Best Practices in the Preservation and Management of Fluid-Preserved Biological Collections. If I’ve missed something within them feel free to point it out.

Please reply off list to ageraghty at museum.ie<mailto:ageraghty at museum.ie> and tanks in advance for any help,

Dr Amy Geraghty,
Assistant Keeper – Natural History Division,
National Museum of Ireland – Natural History,
Merrion St. Dublin 2, Ireland.
D02 F627
T: + 353-1-6307-310
Ext: 610
www.museum.ie<http://www.museum.ie>


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