Sample Preparation

Equipment for Sample Preparation

• Ultramicrotomy

  • Leica Microsystems EM UC7/FC7 Cryo-ultramicrotome

  • Leica Microsystems EM UC6/FC7 Cryo-ultramicrotome

  • Leica Microsystems Ultracut UCT/FCS Cryo-ultramicrotome

  • Reichert Ultracut E Ultramicrotome

  • Reichert FO-4 Cryo-ultramicrotome

• Coating

  • Leica Microsystems EM ACE600 High-Resolution Sputter Coater with Room Temperature Stage

  • Leica Microsystems EM ACE600 High-Resolution Sputter Coater with Cryo-Stage (Coming Soon)

  • Cressington 208 Carbon Evaporator

  • Edwards Model 306A Carbon Evaporator

• Sample Preparation for TEM

  • Leica Microsystems ICE High-Pressure Freezer System (Coming Soon)

  • Leica Microsystems EMPACT2 High-Pressure Freezer System

  • Leica Microsystems EM AFS2 Automatic Freeze Substitution System

  • Leica Microsystems EM CTD Cryo Tool Dryer

  • Bal-Tec BAF 060 Freeze Etching System

  • Bal-Tec JFD 030 Jet Freezing Device

  • FEI Vitrobot MkIV Grid Plunging System (2)

  • Reichert-Jung KF80 Plunge Freezer

  • Gatan Precision Ion Polisher System (PIPS)

  • Tenupol-3 Electropolishing System

  • Gatan Model 656 Dimple Grinder

  • Fischione Instruments Plasma Cleaner Model 1020

• Glow Discharge Systems

  • Pelco easiGlow Glow Discharge Cleaning System (Negative)

  • Pelco easiGlow Glow Discharge Cleaning System (Positive)

• Sample Preparation for SEM

  • Leica Microsystems EM CPD300 Critical Point Dryer (Coming Soon)

  • Leica Microsystems EM CPD030 Critical Point Dryer

  • Leica Microsystems EM VCT500 Cryo-Transfer System (Coming Soon)

  • Leica Microsystems EM VCT100 Cryo-Transfer System