How to Deal with the High Cost of Helium - Lake Shore Cryotronics
The high cost of helium is a big issue most researchers face. There are a number of reasons why helium is so costly and there are a few different ways to deal with the high cost. We will outline them here so you can make the best choice when deciding how to outfit your cryogenic laboratory.
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Included in the download is a guide to choosing the right cryostat for your requirements.
Learn about:
- Conducting a consumption audit to account for all aspects of helium usage within your organisation
- What a helium reclamation system is, and if it’s a good fit for your situation
- How to lower costs using a recirculating gas cooler
- If closed-cycle refrigerator cryostats that require no cryogens might be your solution
Go from LHe to Cryogen Free
Convert a continuous flow cryostat to a cryogen-free system by adding a recirculating gas cooler (RGC).
- RGCs run helium in a closed loop, making a continuous-flow cryostat cryogen-free
- Samples can be changed without warming up the RGC, allowing fast turnaround times
- Compatible with ST and STVP cryostats and some LHe cryostats from other suppliers
- When used with an ST-500 cryostat, provides a low-vibration solution for microscopy applications
- Support long runtimes – with an RGC, a cryostat can operate for extended periods
See https://qd-uki.co.uk/how-to-deal-with-the-high-cost-of-helium/ for more information