My favorite way to store diodes, transistors, ICs, is to use a 4x6" pink zip-lock anti-static bag for each type. they fit perfectly in standard 4" cardboard stock bins, so you can fit many types per bin, and easily add or remove parts in sequence. this allows inventory to expand easily while keeping parts in sequence. mark the part number clearly with a permanent sharpie on the top portion of the bag, and you can quickly zip through them to find the part you want.
this is how I store all my tek and hp parts (including small pots, lamps, etc.), and thousands of 1N/2N numbers. where needed, I use a smaller gray anti-static bag inside the pink bag for very sensitive mosfets parts, or use anti-static foam to seat the parts inside the bag..
this has worked for me for 30+ years, and you can get the pink anti-static bags off ebay cheaply. I buy the cardboard stock bins for a local shipping box company. never had a damaged part in all these years.
I DO NOT recommend plastic acro bins or drawer cabinets. they are fine for hardware, just not for semiconductors. they are also a nightmare to expand as parts are added.
all the best,
walter
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Walter Shawlee 2
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