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Home Learn MiTeGen: Impact of Crystal Mounting Method - Video

Impact of Crystal Harvesting Method

In crystallography, labs often send hundreds of crystals off for data collection. Many crystals simply do not provide the data quality necessary to solve structures. Why do so many crystals diffract poorly? Learn more in the video below:

Learn: MiTeGen's Loops for Optimized Harvesting

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