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Results of comparison of embedding methods.
| Method | X-Ray contrast (Approx. density difference g/cm3) | Maintenance of shape |
Movement |
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| 1 h | 6 h | 1 h | 6 h | ||
| Air | Excellent (0.996) | Extremely poor | Extremely poor | High | High |
| Liquid media | Extremely poor (0) | Good | Poor | High | Very high |
| Solidified media | Extremely poor (0.001) | Good | Poor | Moderate | Moderate |
| Petrolatum | Good (0.117) | Good | Good | Low | Low |
