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Controlled environment vitrification system for preparation of liquids

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OSTI ID:7018881
A system is described for preparing specimens in a controlled environment to insure that a liquid or partially liquid specimen is maintained in its original state while it is being prepared, and once prepared the specimen is vitrified or solidified with minimal alteration of its microstructure. The controlled environment is provided within a chamber where humidity and temperature can be controlled precisely while the specimen is prepared. The specimen is mounted on a plunger and a shutter controlled opening is opened substantially simultaneously with release of the plunger so the specimen is propelled through the shutter into an adjacent cryogenic bath. 7 figs.
Research Organization:
University of Minnesota
DOE Contract Number:
AC19-79BC10116
Assignee:
Univ. of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN (United States)
Patent Number(s):
A; US 4753887
Application Number:
CNN: CPE-8215342; PPN: US 6-894302
OSTI ID:
7018881
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English