I have tried HDMS to dry my samples (spiders), and it works perfectly. However, the price for a few milliliters is unaffordable for the quantity of samples I have to prepare. CPD also works well, but in the last few weeks, I have experienced problems such as collapsing of some body parts, or it is hard to manipulate when samples are to small.
This was discussed earlier here
Alternatives for using HMDS in SEM sample preparation ?
https://www.researchgate.net/post/Alternatives_for_using_HMDS_in_SEM_sample_preparation
Years ago I tested some chemicals that worked somewhat like HMDS, but as I remember, HMDS was the cheapest one, with better results. It is difficult to find something cheaper than $42.50 for 100 ml of a reagent.
https://www.emsdiasum.com/hmds-hexamethyldisilazane-reagent
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