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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Dear Histonetters:</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I am going to try again, realizing that not many
have vast experience with embedding large specimen with technovit 9100
yet. Maybe someone may be able to share some pointers for a non-profit
lab?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Essentially, we fail to successfully polymerize med
fem ovine condyles in approx 100ml jars. Tried at -15C with no change in
solution consistency for a week; then brought it up to -2C still no change over
three days. Jars were "vacuumed" and set in refrigerator / freezer.
I am at the of my rope of troubleshooting.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Thanks for any pointers.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Tom</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=1>Thomas P. Schaer, VMD</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=1>Assist. Prof. BIOMED, Drexel University<BR>Comparative
Orthopaedic Research & Tissue Engineering<BR>Department of Clinical
Studies<BR>University of Pennsylvania New Bolton Center<BR>382 West Street
Road<BR>Kennett Square, PA 19348<BR>tel. 610-444-5800 (x6261 office)<BR>tel.
610-444-5800 (x6131 lab)<BR>fax. 610-925-8100<BR></FONT><A
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