In some cases microwave can be used to enhance and speed up the sample processing steps (fixation etc.)
| Microwave Power Range | Continuous power from 100 - 750 watts |
| Microwave Frequency | 2.45 Ghz |
| User Interface | 7" Touchscreen |
| Temperature Probe | ±1°C |
| Magnetic Stirrer | Integrated, 0 - 3000rpm speed |
| Exhaust | 110 cfm capacity |
| Vacuum System | 20" Hg, 3 modes |
| Certification | ETL/CE |
| Power | 36700: 120V, 15amp, 60Hz dedicated circuit 36700-230: 230V, 10amp, 50Hz dedicated circuit |
The ultramicrotomes are mainly used to prepare thin sections for imaging with TEM. Either glass or diamond knifes can be used to cut thin sections of specimens embedded in epoxy. The section thickness could be adjusted from 60 to 750 nanometers.
(Leica Mikrosysteme GmbH, Austria)
Location: Room 1412
(Leica Mikrosysteme GmbH, Austria)
Location: Room 1412
Low temperature sectioning system for biological and industrial samples at temperatures as low as -185°C. The Leica EM FCS cryo-chamber is installed onto the Ultracut UCT. Sections can be made on either glass or diamond knives.
(Leica Mikrosysteme GmbH, Austria)
Location: Room 1412
(Haug Gmbh & Co. Switzerland)
Diatome cryotrim & cryoP diamond knives (Diatome, Switzerland)
(Leica Mikrosysteme GmbH, Austria)
Location: Room 1412
The Leica EM TRIM2 is a high speed milling system with integrated stereomicroscope and LED ring illuminator for trimming of biological and industrial samples prior to ultramicrotomy.
The Leica TRIM2 features a 1 µm feed control for the milling cutter, perpendicular viewing of the embedded sample to determine position for accurate milling.
(Leica Mikrosysteme GmbH, Austria)
Location: Room 1412
The Leica KMR2 Glass Knifemaker produces 45° glass knives from 6.4, 8, and 10 mm glass utilizing the balanced-break method.
Variable lengths of glass knife edge can be produced for all room temperature and cryo sectioning.