Special offer - Delivery now £4.99 when ordered onlineCryo sectioning system for material sciences
LN2 Cryo Sectioning System for material sciences
RMC MT990 rotary microtome combines with the RMC CR1000 to provide a powerful tool for cutting thin sections from various soft materials. This unique combination comprises a low temperature cryo chamber, designed to operate with liquid nitrogen cooling. A variety of materials which would be impossible to cut at room temperature, can easily be prepared. Soft polymers and rubbers are among the main specimens prepared using the MT990/ CR1000. Can also be used to prepare sections and 'cryo-planing' to produce high quality flat surfaces.
Applications cover a broad spectrum of light microscopy and scanning electron microscopy applications, including:
- Materials research
- Forensic science
- Biological applications
- Product development
- Product testing
- Quality control
For samples requiring an inert atmosphere for preparation, the cryo chamber is flooded with gaseous nitrogen, or for specific samples, argon can be used for the cooling/atmosphere.
Technical specifications:
- Section thickness 0.25um to 30 um
- Cutting stroke operation - motorised and manual
- Stackable control units - space saving and convenient
- Large chamber for ease of specimen handling
- Removable chamber easily return to room temperature work
- 12 litre tabletop dewar uses little space, easy to refill, up to 7 hours before refill
- Temperature range +40 C to -160 C with stability +/- 0.1 C
- Knife holders for wet or dry cryo diamond knives, triangular tungsten carbide knives and glass knives from 6mm to 12mm wide
- Specimen holders supplied with a 10mm flat specimen holder for blocks and films
- 2mm, 3mm and 6.5mm pins
- Also accommodates standard ultramicrotomy holders
- Knife rotation: +/- 15 degrees by a knob on the outside of the chamber
