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What is a Cryostat?
According to Merriam Webster, cryostat is defined as "an apparatus for maintaining a constant low temperature especially below 0°C" — which is, ess...

Troubleshooting Your Cryostat's Microtome
Although they're simple devices, it's not uncommon for mechanical issues to crop up in microtomes. Oftentimes these issues aren't anything a little...

Troubleshooting Your Cryostat's Cooling System
Because of how complex refrigeration systems can be, tracing down the root cause of a cooling issue can be a challenge. Oftentimes the issue is cau...

FAQ: Buying a Used Cryostat
Do I have a high- or low-profile blade holder?
The easiest way to tell if you have a high- or low-profile blade holder is simply to measure its bl...