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A 5 oz bar of silver is a large investment in tangible wealth. Its value goes hand in hand with its weight, purity and most importantly its condition. Scratches, fingerprints, environmental contaminants and chemical reactions can devalues a bar forever and make it hard to sell. The Air-Tite Direct Fit Capsule is not just a storage container, it is a unique preservation system that assures quality seeking collectors and investors that their assets are not exposed to the countless number of dangers inherent in the methods used to handle and store them. This guide records the science of its outstanding protection and offers a vital reference of compatibility to make sure of a flawless fit of your particular bullion.
The means of storing precious metals is the most critical aspect of their long-term preservation. Numerous plastics might seem harmless, however, there are plastics that conceal the threat which can inflict irreparable damage to your assortment.
PVC, or polyvinyl chloride, is a widespread plastic additive to soften and render a material more malleable; many cheap coin flips and storage pages incorporate it. There also exists a form of chemical degradation to PVC termed dehydrochlorination that occurs with the passage of time especially in the presence of heat or in wet weather. In the process, the plasticizers are extracted out of the material and the PVC itself emits hydrogen chloride (HCL) gas. This gas combines with the moisture of the air and produces a mild hydrochloric acid, and this in turn attacks the metal surface of the bar or coin.
Unlike the hazards of PVC, Air-Tite capsules are made by injection-molding a high-quality chemically inert acrylic plastic, a polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA). It has zero percent PVC and plasticizers and is therefore archival-safe to be in permanent contact with precious metals. This stable polymer has museum quality, is trusted over decades without decomposing, reacting or liberating any hazardous substances to your bullion and can guarantee that the condition of your bullion will not change over time.
Such lower plastics can be photodeteriorated through ultraviolet (UV) light of sunlight, or even the normal room light. The effect of this process is to put the polymer chains into shambles so that the product would be yellow and cloudy as well as brittle.
To counter this, every Air-Tite capsule is produced to contain a specific non-yellowing additive. Such a UV stabilizer is a Hindered Amine Light Stabilizer (HALS), which is built into the acrylic matrix directly. It works by trapping harmful UV-A and UV-B radiation and releasing this energy as non-damaging, low-level heat, thus shielding the structural integrity of the polymer. This high-tech technology will ensure that your capsule is crystal clear and that your investment will continue to look pristine, museum-quality, years in the future.
The name “Direct Fit” is committed to high precision engineering. The capsules are made to the specific measurements of particular bars, so that there is a tight secure enclosure. Such an accurate fit is essential because it locks the bar in place so that it does not move inside the holder. Such tiny movements within a loose container can result in what is known as cabinet friction or holder rub-a micro-abrasion that with enough time, can wear down the luxurious appearance of a bar and affect its grade along with its visual appeal.
The halves of the capsule fasten together with a strong, tight seal that is very difficult to open by accident. The seal becomes an effective crunching mechanism against any form of environmental contaminants e.g. dust, air pollution, and moisture which are the key causes of tarnishing and spotting. It can also be handled without fear to avoid damaging the surfaces of the bar due to the corrosive nature of oils and acids on the human skin.
A 5 oz bar of silver is a large investment in tangible wealth. Its value goes hand in hand with its weight, purity and most importantly its condition. Scratches, fingerprints, environmental contaminants and chemical reactions can devalues a bar forever and make it hard to sell. The Air-Tite Direct Fit Capsule is not just a storage container, it is a unique preservation system that assures quality seeking collectors and investors that their assets are not exposed to the countless number of dangers inherent in the methods used to handle and store them. This guide records the science of its outstanding protection and offers a vital reference of compatibility to make sure of a flawless fit of your particular bullion.
The means of storing precious metals is the most critical aspect of their long-term preservation. Numerous plastics might seem harmless, however, there are plastics that conceal the threat which can inflict irreparable damage to your assortment.
PVC, or polyvinyl chloride, is a widespread plastic additive to soften and render a material more malleable; many cheap coin flips and storage pages incorporate it. There also exists a form of chemical degradation to PVC termed dehydrochlorination that occurs with the passage of time especially in the presence of heat or in wet weather. In the process, the plasticizers are extracted out of the material and the PVC itself emits hydrogen chloride (HCL) gas. This gas combines with the moisture of the air and produces a mild hydrochloric acid, and this in turn attacks the metal surface of the bar or coin.
Unlike the hazards of PVC, Air-Tite capsules are made by injection-molding a high-quality chemically inert acrylic plastic, a polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA). It has zero percent PVC and plasticizers and is therefore archival-safe to be in permanent contact with precious metals. This stable polymer has museum quality, is trusted over decades without decomposing, reacting or liberating any hazardous substances to your bullion and can guarantee that the condition of your bullion will not change over time.
Such lower plastics can be photodeteriorated through ultraviolet (UV) light of sunlight, or even the normal room light. The effect of this process is to put the polymer chains into shambles so that the product would be yellow and cloudy as well as brittle.
To counter this, every Air-Tite capsule is produced to contain a specific non-yellowing additive. Such a UV stabilizer is a Hindered Amine Light Stabilizer (HALS), which is built into the acrylic matrix directly. It works by trapping harmful UV-A and UV-B radiation and releasing this energy as non-damaging, low-level heat, thus shielding the structural integrity of the polymer. This high-tech technology will ensure that your capsule is crystal clear and that your investment will continue to look pristine, museum-quality, years in the future.
The name “Direct Fit” is committed to high precision engineering. The capsules are made to the specific measurements of particular bars, so that there is a tight secure enclosure. Such an accurate fit is essential because it locks the bar in place so that it does not move inside the holder. Such tiny movements within a loose container can result in what is known as cabinet friction or holder rub-a micro-abrasion that with enough time, can wear down the luxurious appearance of a bar and affect its grade along with its visual appeal.
The halves of the capsule fasten together with a strong, tight seal that is very difficult to open by accident. The seal becomes an effective crunching mechanism against any form of environmental contaminants e.g. dust, air pollution, and moisture which are the key causes of tarnishing and spotting. It can also be handled without fear to avoid damaging the surfaces of the bar due to the corrosive nature of oils and acids on the human skin.
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