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2. The liquid droplet is then blotted with filter paper until only a very thin film of fluid remains <br /> | 2. The liquid droplet is then blotted with filter paper until only a very thin film of fluid remains <br /> | ||
3. The grid is then rapidly plunged into a cryogen (usually liquid ethane) <br /> | 3. The grid is then rapidly plunged into a cryogen (usually liquid ethane) <br /> | ||
4. The grid is afterwards stored in liquid nitrogen | 4. The grid is afterwards stored in a grid box submerged in liquid nitrogen until finally loaded into the cryo-electron microscope for imaging <br /> | ||