Leica CM1860 UV cryostat

Semi-automated precision microtome for frozen sections

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PRESENTATION

 

Microtome

Section thickness selection 1 – 100 µm
Total specimen feed 25 mm
Vertical specimen stroke 59 mm
Maximum specimen size 55 x 55 mm or 50 x 80 mm
Specimen orientation 8° (x, y, z-axis) Electric coarse feed, slow 600 µm/s Electric coarse feed, rapid 900 µm/s

Cryochamber

Temperature setting range 0 °C to -35 °C (+3 K/-3 K)
Cooling time down to -35 °C max. 6 hours, at 22 °C ambient temperature Defrost Automatic hot gas defrost, 1 automatic defrost cycle/24 hours,
time-controlled (duration 12 min.)

Quick-freeze shelf

Maximum -40 °C (0 K/- 5 K) Number of freezing stations 8 Defrost Manual hot gas defrost, time-controlled (duration 12 min.)

Peltier element

Max. temperature difference 17K, at -35 °C chamber temperature Number of freezing stations 2
Defrost In conjunction with the quick-freeze shelf

UVC surface disinfection (Leica CM1860 UV only) 30 or 180 minutes, user selectable


Room 2.3.05


Technical literature and brochures


Check “What are the costs” at the Users section


EQUIPMENT RESPONSIBLE

 

André Gonçalves

CE3C

Development and Evolutionary Morphogenesis (DEM)

abrgoncalves@fc.ul.pt

Room 2.3.33

Ext: 22333