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
 

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