Generally speaking, glass bottles will work for the SODIS process although they are much thicker walls and generally do not allow as much UV radiation through as thin walled clear plastic PET bottles which are the container of choice. The main disadvantages of glass bottles are the weight and the fact that they can break if dropped. They are also not as plentiful in the rural areas of developing countries where this process is being targeted at the household level. Another disadvantage is the lack of screw top lids found on plastic bottles. They are more difficult to cap and prevent leakage during the process.
Plastic bottles are made from a variety of plastics. These include low density polyethylene, high density polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride and polypropylene.
Because acid does not react with glass, glass isn't contaminated by anything, and if it is you can see it. Glass also is clear so you can see what kind of chemicals are inside. And used over plastic because some acids react with plastic and plastic is not as clear when it needs to be as thick as glass does.
There is no need to keep water in colored bottles and many people keep it in clear bottles. Some find colored bottles aesthetically pleasing and choose to use them for that reason.
Some medicines are photoreactive and will deteriorate if exposed to extended direct lighting.
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Plastic bottles are made from a variety of plastics. These include low density polyethylene, high density polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride and polypropylene.
Amorphous PET or APET is used extensively for water and beverage bottles. It is also used for clear transparent packaging, such as clear plastic folded cartons. Used APET water bottles are recycled and sold as RPET (recycled) for salad and produce trays.
Clear and green plastics usually (similar to beer bottles), which you can take to your local recycling center.
Items in tubes and bottles must be in three-ounce or smaller containers and must be placed in a single, quart-size, zip-top, clear plastic bag.
Because acid does not react with glass, glass isn't contaminated by anything, and if it is you can see it. Glass also is clear so you can see what kind of chemicals are inside. And used over plastic because some acids react with plastic and plastic is not as clear when it needs to be as thick as glass does.
Clear plastic is waterproof.
polycarbonate is the strongest clear plastic.
yes, clear plastic is man-made and is very bad for the environment
There is no need to keep water in colored bottles and many people keep it in clear bottles. Some find colored bottles aesthetically pleasing and choose to use them for that reason.
I have kept vinegar in clear PET bottles for over a year and they are doing fine.
There are many online shops that sell clear plastic. Amazon.com is one of online shop that sells clear plastic with any kind of models. You can visit www.amazon.com