This is one of several bottles of solutions used in protein crystal growth experiments on the Space Shuttle. Its handwritten label indicates that it held in a wash solution. Protein crystal growth experiments involved mixing proteins in different solutions to learn which combinations and conditions produced the best crystals for analysis.
Researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, actively involved in experiments for Shuttle flights, gave this item and a large set of protein crystal growth equipment to the Museum in 2012.
Display Status
This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
EQUIPMENT-Scientific Devices
Dimensions
3-D: 8.9 x 2.5cm (3 1/2 x 1 in.)
Materials
Plastic
Rubber
Paper
Adhesive
Glass
Inventory Number
A20120282000
Credit Line
Gift of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Center for Biological Sciences and Engineering
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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