Cryo
DiATOME cryo knives can be used for a wide range of low temperature applications. Cryosectioning of biological specimens is important in immunocytochemistry, elemental analysis and ultrastuctural studies. In materials science, cryosectioning is used for polymers, rubber, paints and gels. The knives are available in a range of sizes with angles of 25°, 35° and 45°. They can be supplied in triangular holders for dry sectioning or in boats for wet sectioning. For all cryosectioning the use of an ioniser is essential.
Cryo 25°
This 3 mm knife has been designed for dry sectioning of frozen hydrated specimens, resulting in the least compression and best structural preservation.
Cutting range: 25 - 200 nm.
Cryo 35°
The Cryo 35° is accepted as a standard knife for the low temperature sectioning of polymers, rubber, paints etc. It represents a balanced compromise between section quality and durability. Available in a range of sizes from 1.5 to 4.0 mm, and supplied in triangular holders for dry sectioning or in boats for wet sectioning.
Cutting range: 30 nm - 1 μm.
When ordering, please specify edge length, angle and type of boat required.
Cryo 45°
The Cryo 45° knife is suited to routine cryosectioning of both biological and materials specimens. Available in a range of sizes from 1.5 - 4 mm and supplied with boat for either dry or wet sectioning.
Cutting range: 30 nm - 1 μm.
When ordering, please specify edge length, angle and type of boat required.
Manual Handling Use Cryo 25°
This 3 mm knife has been designed for dry sectioning of frozen hydrated specimens, resulting in the least compression and best structural preservation.
Cutting range: 25 - 200 nm.
Cryo 35°
The Cryo 35° is accepted as a standard knife for the low temperature sectioning of polymers, rubber, paints etc. It represents a balanced compromise between section quality and durability. Available in a range of sizes from 1.5 to 4.0 mm, and supplied in triangular holders for dry sectioning or in boats for wet sectioning.
Cutting range: 30 nm - 1 μm.
When ordering, please specify edge length, angle and type of boat required.
Cryo 45°
The Cryo 45° knife is suited to routine cryosectioning of both biological and materials specimens. Available in a range of sizes from 1.5 - 4 mm and supplied with boat for either dry or wet sectioning.
Cutting range: 30 nm - 1 μm.
When ordering, please specify edge length, angle and type of boat required.