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I am using a 96 well plate with an adhesive film seal, and I am seeing evaporation in a couple of wells near the edge of the plate. How can I prevent this evaporation from occurring?

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I am using a 96 well plate with an adhesive film seal, and I am seeing evaporation in a couple of wells near the edge of the plate. How can I prevent this evaporation from occurring?

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You can purchase a silicon spacer from Nalge Nunc, cat#259684. This spacer will eliminate any gap begin the plate and the heated lid, which help prevent evaporation from occurring.