Abstract: A container for generally flat, rectangular electronic components (so-called chips). The container comprises a tubular housing which can be closed on at least one of its ends by means of a closure member. The closure member can be clamped in at least one recess in a wall of the housing. The closure member is in the form of a key having a shaft and a handle. The shaft has, viewed in the longitudinal direction of the handle, a thickness substantially equal to the distance between the wall of the tubular housing provided with the recess and the opposite wall. The shaft has a thickened part in a direction at right angles to the longitudinal direction of the handle. The thickened part has a cross-section substantially corresponding to the dimensions of the recess. Furthermore, the distance of the handle from the thickened part corresponds to the distance of the end of the tubular housing from the recess. Consequently, the key is inserted into the tubular housing and then rotated 90.degree.