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An improved sample packing device for rapid freeze-trap electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy kinetic
A L Tsai1, V Berka, R J Kulmacz
1Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Medical School at Houston 77030, USA.
Abstract:
A new method has been developed for sample packing in rapid freeze-quench electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy (EPR) kinetic experiments. Sample particles freeze-quenched in chilled isopentane are filtered under pressure through a stainless steel funnel attached to an EPR tube fitted with a porous disk at its bottom. Isopentane exits through the porous disk and the sample particles can be transferred essentially quantitatively into the receiving EPR tube. This device provides a more predictable, reproducible, and time-saving method for sample packing, enables use of a wider range of flow velocity, and allows efficient use of valuable reactants.

