Introduction

About this manual

This manual is intended for administrators of the cryostorage chamber. The user interface should be fairly self-explanatory, however, even the user might want to read the chapter on Tips & Tricks.

Purpose

The purpose of the cryostorage chamber is to store samples after sample preparation and imaging and before the NanoSIMS is ready to take these samples for analysis. Of course, samples can also be stored between NanoSIMS runs.

Storage takes place in ultra-high vacuum (UHV) and at liquid at temperatures at around 100 K. There are a total of eight storage locations available.

The cryostorage chamber is integrated such that a failure of an individual part does not destroy other component of the chamber.