Simple magnetic holders for critical point drying of microspecimen suspensions

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W D Cohen

    Journal of Microscopy
    |November 1, 1976
    PubMed

    Abstract:

    Microspecimens can be critical point dried from suspension in holders consisting of three magnets and two filters. These holders are inexpensive, require no construction, and are easily assembled and disassembled.

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