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A rapid and efficient replica plating technique

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  14 April 2009

Thomas H. Wood
Affiliation:
Department of Physics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Pa. 19104
Suresh K. Mahajan
Affiliation:
Department of Physics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Pa. 19104
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A new type of apparatus for replica plating is described, which reduces operator error and fatigue. Several replica plates can be made immediately, thus eliminating the need for a master plate in many cases.

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Research Article
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1970

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