Tousimis Autosamdri 931 critical point dryer (CPD) for drying dehydrated samples for scanning electron microscopy.  Critical Point Drying minimizes drying artifacts associated with air-drying or freeze drying. The Autosamdri 931 CPD is programmable, and includes the Stasis cycle option for larger specimens.

The CPD has a 2.5″ chamber and various sample holders:

• Catalog # 8762 – SAMDRI Sample Holder for 12 specimens. Each compartment measures 7.5mm diameter x 6mm height
• Catalog # 8763 – SAMDRI Sample Holder for 24 specimens. Each compartment measures 4.5mm diameter x 6mm height
• Catalog # 8771B – 2″ Large Capacity Holder
• Catalog # 8766 – Cover Slip holder holds 10 coverslips, 9-13mm diameter

Instrument is operated by MIC staff only.

Please contact Stanislav Vitha (stanvitha@tamu.edu; 979-845-1607) for more information