mixing samples with oil/grease to make them moisture-proof?

Tao ( taoj@ucs.orst.edu )
Thu, 13 Aug 1998 16:15:35 -0700 (PDT)

Hi everyone,

Some samples I am working on are very hydroscopic and hydrate/dehydrate
very quickly around 100 Celsius degree in the air. I am thinking the
possibility of mixing them hot with some oil/grease to make them
moisture-proof, then put the pate on sampleholders and take x-ray
scan. Any comments or suggestions here? I would also appreciate any input
on other ways to get rid of the problem. Thank you very much and in
advance.

Have a great summer,

Tao
8/13/98