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R McGarrigle

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An almost completely shielded microelectrode.

We present a new method of shielding microelectrodes to within 20 micron of the tip. Stray capacity is reduced to less than 50 fF. Ordinary microelectrodes are covered with silver in a vacuum evaporator. Silver is removed from the tip by contact with a ball of mercury. The microelectrode is then insulated with a glass barrel which is sealed by dipping the tip in diluted polystyrene in amyl acetate, or by dipping the electrode in melted wax. The latter method is quick, easy and reliable.

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