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Simplify crystal screening and shipping processes with the Crystal.Screening.and.Shipping tool. Easily enter crystal information into a formatted Excel spreadsheet, edit it on a UNIX computer, and transfer files to SSRL computers using WinSCP. This tool also provides instructions for dewar packing and shipping to and from SSRL. Simplify your crystal management today!
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Crystal Screening and Shipping Dan Harrington, SSRL
Crystal information entered in a formatted, Excel spreadsheet • Edit spreadsheet with Excel or soffice on a beamline UNIX computer • Spreadsheet template available from: https://smb.slac.stanford.edu/crystals/cassette_template.xls Storing Sample Information: The Excel Spreadsheet
Transferring Files to SSRL Computers WinSCP: http://winscp.sourceforge.net/eng/ SSRL Computer: blcpu.slac.stanford.edu
https://smb.slac.stanford.edu/crystals/index.jsp The Excel Spreadsheet Upload Web Site
Dewar Packing • Suggested Equipment: Dewar: MVE model SC4/2V cryogenic shipping dewar Shipping container: Taylor Wharton TAY CX10-8C00 dewar container • Packing dewar: 1. Place teflon support ring in dewar 2. Insert canister that holds samples; fill with liquid nitrogen 3. Insert cassette into canister in dewar. 4. Place 2nd cassette or styrofoam spacer on top of first cassette 5. Close dewar/prepare for shipping • Instructions: http://smb.slac.stanford.edu/public/users_guide/manual/manual/ Using_SSRL_Automated_Mounti.html
Dewar Shipping Shipping dewars to the SSRL: http://smb.slac.stanford.edu/forms/shipping/DewarToSSRL.html Shipping dewars from the SSRL: http://smb.slac.stanford.edu/forms/shipping/DewarFromSSRL.html Shipping Address: Spokesperson/beam line # SLAC/SSRL 2575 Sand Hill Rd. Bldg. 120 Menlo Park, CA 94025