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The E3100 large chamber critical point dryer has been an industry standard for over 35 years and is used in numerous scanning electron microscopy (SEM) laboratories around the world. Primarily used for critical drying of biological and geological specimens, the E3100 can also used for the controlled drying MEMs, aerogels and hydrogels.
The design of the E3100 features a large, horizontal pressure chamber measuring 63.5mm internal diameter x 82mm in length. The chamber has an external water jacket for temperature control and specimens are introduced via a removable rear door. The front of the chamber is fitted with a 25mm diameter window which gives an unsurpassed view of the liquid level during the critical point drying process.
Features:
Quorum Critical Point Dryers product brochure
Valves and temperature control
Dial gauges display pressure in the chamber and the temperature of water circulating through the external water jacket. Three pressure valves permit easy connection to a liquid CO2 cylinder and allow liquid agitation and venting of the chamber.
A source of hot running water is essential. Cooling water is also useful, especially for sequential process runs. The temperature of the E3100 chamber is raised with a hot water supply. Mains (tap) water can be used but a more controlled method is by the use of the optional E3500 Thermocirculator. Alternatively the optional E4860 Recirculating Heater/Chiller can be used.
Specimen holder (boat)
This allows specimens in the intermediate fluid to be transferred into the critical point dryer. The E3100 is supplied with the E3100-01 specimen boat and has three slots each with three tissue baskets, making a total of nine.
QUOE3100AE Large Chamber Critical Point Dryer: 63.5mm internal diameter x 82mm length.
Includes:
Options and Accessories:
Specimen holders
QUOE3100-02: Holder (boat) for microscope coverslips.
E3100-1: TEM grid holder, 3.05mm TEM grids (up to three)
CPD800A: Solvent-resistant porous pots (12.7mm x 15.5mm) with lids. Useful for critical point drying very small or very delicate specimens.
E3500: Thermocirculator
E4860: Recirculating Heater/Chiller
Spares
QUOE3100-061. Service kit for E3100 Critical Point Dyer (for use with ethyl alcohol).
Bonded chamber seals-Nitrile or EPDM?
The E3100 is fitted with a standard with nitrile bonded window and door seals. Nitrile is a good general material due to its ability to withstand attack by solvents such as ethanol. However, if acetone is used as the transition fluid then the EPDM seals have been found to be more resistant to chemical attack by that solvent.
If you are planning to use acetone as the transition fluid, please state this on the order and EPDM bonded seals will be fitted.
For existing instruments both Nitrile and EPDM bonded seal can be ordered as spares items.
QUOE3100-060: Seals set for E3100 (Nitrile)
QUOE3100-060-EPDM: Seals set for E3100 (EPDM)
Images are illustrative only. Please check product details before ordering.
| Code | Type | Pack Size | Availability* | Price (ex GST) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QUOE3000-01 | TEM grid holder | Each | 10 weeks | P.O.R. | |
| QUOE3100-01 | Specimen holder, boat | Each | 10 weeks | P.O.R. | |
| QUOE3100-060 | Nitrile seal set | Each | 10 weeks | P.O.R. | |
| QUOE3100-061 | Service kit, ethanol | Each | 10 weeks | P.O.R. | |
| QUOE3100AE | Critical point dryer | Each | 10 weeks | P.O.R. | |
| QUOE3100E | Critical point dryer, nitrile seals | Each | 10 weeks | P.O.R. |
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| Order Value | Shipping and Handling charges |
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| Greater than $200 - (exceptionally heavy or Dangerous Goods excluded). | Free |
| Less than $200 | $20 |
| Express shipping | $30 |
Delivery times:
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| Regular shipping | |
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| Queensland | 1-3 business days |
| Sydney | 2-5 business days |
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Melbourne, Adelaide, Hobart or Canberra |
3-10 business days |
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WA, NT and non-metro areas |
4-10 business days |
| Express shipping | |
| Australia wide | 1-2 business days |
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| Order Value | Shipping and Handling charges |
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| Greater than $200 - (exceptionally heavy or Dangerous Goods excluded). | Free |
| Less than $200 | $26 Minimum Charge |
Heavy items (e.g. benchroll or large quantities of microscope slides) may require an additional freight charge - please ask for a quote.
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Delivery times: by air with signature on delivery, depending on courier, delivery can take 3-14 working days. Customs delays are unpredictable and can extend the delivery. Due to COVID19 delivery times have been extended through the couriers and are out of our control.
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Delivery times: by air with signature on delivery, depending on courier, delivery can be 7-21 working days. Customs delays are unpredictable and can extend the delivery time. Due to COVID19 delivery times have been extended through the couriers and are out of our control.
DANGEROUS GOODS shipped outside Australia: Not available
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