The handheld PCF assembly harnesses a unique arrangement of materials in order to encourage crystallization through the creation of a temperature gradient. Experiment solutions are prepared individually and stored at a specified temperature (between -95 and 37 °C). On orbit, a crew member will initiate the growth process by altering the storage temperature of the payload that houses the assembly.
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- Self Contained large volume temperature driven crystal growth system
- 35 individual protein crystal experiments per assembly.
- Certified to -130C operations. Compatible with Launch and Orbit Cold Stowage Facilities
- Cost effective appproach for individual PIs. Multiple teams can be housed in a single assembly allowing the cost of Engineering and Flight Integration to be split amongst multiple groups.
