Microtome
Sample Preparation
Microtome
RMC Powertome XL microtome is used for the preparation of thin sections of specimens for electron microscopy
Features:
- Thick/thin sectioning ranges from 20-999 nm.
- Cryostage compartment with a temperature control from -120 °C to room temperature.
Available Knives:
- SPI Supplies
- Microstar
- Diatome Cryotrimmer
- Diatome Ultra 35°Cryo Knife for low temperature sectioning of polymers, rubber, paints
- Diatome Ultra 35°Diamond Knife for soft materials
Leica KMR3 glass knifemaker uses balanced break method to make perfect glass knives for trimming and rough cut of specimens.
Sample preparation:
- EMS Ultrabed Kit (Catalog Number: 14310)
- EMS EpoFix Embedding Kit (Catalog Number: 1232)
Make or Model
RMC Powertome XL
Rates & Fees
Internal – Standard: 30 USD/hr
Internal – Training: 55 USD/hr
Internal – Assisted: 75 USD/hr
External (Non profit) – Standard: 50 USD/hr
External (Non profit) – Training: 75 USD/hr
External (Non profit) – Assisted: 95 USD/hr
External – Standard: 85 USD/hr
External– Training: 135 USD/hr
External – Assisted: 150 USD/hr