19326
Accession Number
22803
Title Of Article Chaper
Freeze-drying biological specimens
Title Of Journal Book
Museum news
Volume
42
Issue
6
Pages
25-32
Language Of Text
English
Literature Type
Serial
Literature Level
Analytic
Abstract
Technical details of the Smithsonian Institution's freeze-dry program are given by an Exhibits Specialist. This method of dehydration while the specimen is frozen preserves the authentic appearance of the specimen and prevents decay.
Keywords
Freeze, drying; Specimen, natural history; Specimen, natural history freeze-drying ICCROM
pub_id
19326