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Liquid nitrogen supply and handling
LN₂ for vitrification, storage and transport.
What it is and how it's used
Supply reliability and cleanliness affect both survival and safety.
Typical failure modes
- Supply interruption; contaminated LN₂ (open systems).
- Vapour pause during plunge; low LN₂ in plunging vessel.
- Personnel safety: oxygen depletion, cold burns.
What to check first
- Delivery schedule and buffer stock.
- Plunging vessel level; filtration/sterile-LN₂ practice for open devices.
- Oxygen monitor and PPE.
IFU and practice notes
Follow safety guidance for the storage room; keep supply contracts with backup.
Neutral, and the IFU wins
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