Sample preparation and shipping

SPINE sample holders

SPINE sample holders are available from several suppliers. They must have an 18mm pin length.

Appropriate pins are:

Please avoid putting stickers at the base of the magnetic bases, which reduces the magnet strength. 


Unipucks

Samples must be shipped in Unipucks with datamatrix for remote operation

  • Unipucks with datamatrix can be purchased from e.g. Mitegen or Molecular Dimensions (etching upon request)
  • Pucks datamatrix specifications can be found here
  • We provide puck etching of your pucks (within a week), please provide your local contact or the responsible beamline scientist with the following information:
    • How many Unipucks?
    • Can the Unipucks be kept after measurements, i.e. can the crystals be thawed?

ToDo

  • Add links to download the spreadsheet
  • Information on how to use the logistics module of the database
  • Video tutorials

Shipping instructions

ToDo

  • Add instructions on using the logistics module in the database