Durofix, Duco cement etc. (celluloid composition dissolved in organic solvent)
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93 to 373
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† Dries rapidly
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Shellac dissolved in alcohol
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< 423
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† Correct amount of solvent is critical
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Fish glue (e.g. Seccotine)
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< 423
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† Unsuitable for humid atmospheres
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Dental cement
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93 to 573
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Adheres well to glass or asbestos, but not metals
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Epoxy resin (epichlorohydrin, e.g. Araldite)
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93 to 373
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† Permanent fixing, fast (minutes) and slow (hours) available. `Uncured' adhesive, i.e. minus hardener, useful for cryogenic mounting
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Vacuum grease (e.g. Apiezon)
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< 473
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Can protect crystal from moisture
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Silicone high-vacuum grease
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< 373
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Can protect crystal from moisture
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Vaseline
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Low temperatures down to liquid helium
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Canada balsam
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< 333
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‡Dilute with xylene
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Mixture of wax and resin, ∼1:1
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93 to 303
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‡
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Aluminium
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< 873
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Large crystals set in molten metal, irradiate only protruding part of crystal
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Aluminium cement
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< 1973
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Irradiate only protruding part of crystal
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