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|RoomLocation = B211 Steele
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|LabPhone = 626-395-1538
|LabPhone = 626-395-1538
|PrimaryStaff = [[Bert Mendoza]]
|PrimaryStaff = [[Alireza Ghaffari]]
|StaffEmail = bertm@caltech.edu
|StaffEmail = alireza@caltech.edu
|StaffPhone = 626-395-4075
|StaffPhone = 626-395-3984
|Manufacturer = Tousimis
|Manufacturer = Tousimis
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Latest revision as of 16:54, 2 June 2025

Critical Point Dryer
Diamond-Lattice Eleftheria-Roumeli.jpg
Instrument Type Support Tools,
Substrate Processing
Techniques Critical Point Drying
Staff Manager Alireza Ghaffari
Staff Email alireza@caltech.edu
Staff Phone 626-395-3984
Reserve time on FBS
Request training via FBS User Dashboard
Lab Location B211 Steele
Lab Phone 626-395-1538
Manufacturer Tousimis
Model 915B
TA-915B-Critical-Point-Dryer.jpg

Description

For the preparation of nano-electromechanical structures as well as for the preparation of biological specimens, we operate a critical point dryer that prevents surface tension damage in nanostructures when removing them from etching or sample preparation solutions. Critical point drying is also a very common technique for the preparation of cell and bacteria samples before imaging with an electron microscope.

Applications
  • Prepare biological specimens for e.g. microscopy
  • Protect 3D-printed structures from surface tension damage in post-lithography processing

Resources

SOPs & Troubleshooting
FBS Reservation Rules:
Advanced Res (days) Limit per Res (hrs) Limit per week (hrs)
Weekday 7 4 12
Weeknight 7 6 18
Weekend 14 6 18

For reservations that DO NOT follow the reservation policy, email the tool manager BEFORE scheduling. Your reservation can be cancelled at any time by the tool manager if it does not follow the tool reservation policy.

Manufacturer Manual
Manufacturer Website
  • Tousimis.com - Main page.
  • Tousimis.com - Tousimis page for general sample holders.
  • Tousimis can also fabricate special holders upon request.


Specifications

Manufacturer Specifications
Notable Specifications
  • Accommodated Sizes: Pieces & wafers up to 6"