Gloveboxes
To enable storage and handling of very sensitive compounds we are operating a glovebox (MBraun LABmaster 130) in argon atmosphere, which is equipped with oxygen and moisture analyzers. While the glovebox is mainly used for sample preparation for a variety of analytical methods, the integrated microscope also allows handling of single-crystals. In this context, an included refrigerator additionally offers the possibility of inert crystallization. Two further, more specialized gloveboxes are used for the inert assembly of our solar cells and storage of uranium-based chemicals.