CPD (Critical Point Dryer). Note the bursting disc (blue arrow) ensures safety, if the pressure passes the limit. I had the pleasure once to see it in full action and I'm not especially keen on making the experience again: the explosion made the machine jump up from the table but interestingly, my samples remained unharmed. I later produced some of my finest images ever... !!
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CPD (Critical Point Dryer). Note the bursting disc (blue arrow) ensures safety, if the pressure passes the limit. I had the pleasure once to see it in full action and I'm not especially keen on making the experience again: the explosion made the machine jump up from the table but interestingly, my samples remained unharmed. I later produced some of my finest images ever... !!
critical step during CPD
Critical Point Drying (CPD) has his perfidies, e.g. the pressure must be released very very carefully... Image: © Martin Oeggerli / ® Micronaut 2008.
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