Leica EM FC6 Cryo

Manufacturer:
Leica

Model name:
EM FC6 Cryo

Location:
HPM C58

Phone:
3 77 32

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Instrument contact:

Dr. Miriam Susanna Lucas-Droste

Lecturer at the Department of Materials

Location HPM C 57.2
Phone +41 44 633 44 24
Fax +41 44 633 13 36
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Otto-Stern-Weg 3
8093 Zürich
Switzerland

Brief description:

The Leica EM FC6 is the low temperature sectioning system for the Leica Ultracut UC6 ultramicrotome. It is used for semi- and ultrathin cryosectioning of biological and industrial samples. This includes Frozen Hydrated Sectioning (FHS) of vitrified specimens, cryoprotected biological samples (Tokuyasu technique) and soft industrial specimens such as rubbers and polymers.

The Leica EM FC6 has an integrated chamber illumination, allows to use an integrated antistatic device and provides a wide temperature range from -15 °C to - 185 °C for cryosectioning. All controls are via the control unit (CU) of the ultramicrotome.