D. L. Bassett

Preparing Permanent Deep Chamber Mounts of Variable Dimensions

A rapid and simple method for the preparation of permanent deep chamber mounts of variable size, shape and depth is described. The chamber sides are made with aluminum wire bent on a form of the proper size and shape. Aluminum wire is nicely adapted for use due to its pliability and clean appearance. It undergoes no apparent change in contact with the mounting medium. Depth of the chambers is determined from the gauge of the wire. Clarite, used as the mounting medium, is prepared as a thick solution in toluol (70-75% of clarite by weight). The resulting preparations are crystal clear, colorless, and according to the work of other investigators, do not become acid with age.