'Freeze dryers are best known for the fun food items they can be used to make like astronaut icecream, but they\'re actually really useful tools. From ideal sample preservation, to the preparation of useful cryogels, freeze dryers are used all throughout science. As machines go, they\'re actually really simple with only a few parts, so in this video I demonstrate how to make a freeze dryer in an afternoon. Parts list: 1 gallon vacuum chamber - https://www.ebay.com/itm/SVac-1-Gallon-Tall-Stainless-Steel-Vacuum-Chamber-and-BVV130-3CFM-Mini-Pump-Kit/302605256298?hash=item4674adc66a:g:xLAAAOSw7p5aXn~Z 2 quart vacuum chamber - https://www.ebay.com/itm/Best-Value-Vacs-2-Quart-Stainless-Steel-Vacuum-Chamber-and-3CFM-Vacuum-Pump-Kit/282769398318?hash=item41d65e9a2e:g:YtUAAOSwTEJaLyow 2 gallon stainless steel cooking pot - https://www.ebay.com/itm/Stainless-Steel-Stock-Pot-8-QT-Quart-2-Gallon-Soup-Chili-Pasta-Beer-Brew-NOTE/162279406326?hash=item25c89b3af6:g:g00AAMXQUmFSnmZh 1/4\" flare union - hardware store 5/8\" barb splicer - hardware store foam sheets (I used styrofoam) - hardware store Glue (spray adhesive is ideal but most will work) - hardware store Dry ice - grocery store Denatured Ethanol - hardware store Svg2 field piece vacuum gauge - https://www.ebay.com/itm/Fieldpiece-SVG3-Digital-Micron-Vacuum-Gauge-Replaces-SVG2-Easy-View/121751043579?epid=19003302604&hash=item1c58ed7dfb:g:sbUAAOxyf~hRyedr 2 stage rotary vane vacuum pump - cheap models likely won\'t work. Invest in a decent pump __________________________________________________________________ Interested in some sweet science themed designs for your wardrobe or wall? Click the link below to see all the great items currently being offered: https://www.redbubble.com/people/chironex?asc=u __________________________________________________________________ Want to support the show and my research? Check out my patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/thethoughtemporium __________________________________________________________________ My Social Media Pages: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thethoughtemporium/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thethoughtemporium/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/TTEchironex Website: http://thethoughtemporium.com/ _____________________________________________________________ As always, thanks to my awesome Patrons for helping to make these video possible. Thanks to: -Jesse Hughes -Terry Fuller -Jason Dunham -Anita Fowler -Jonas Abreu'
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