SEM/TEM Specimen Preparation Facilities

• Gatan Precision Ion Polishing System
• Fischione Model 1010 Ion Mill
• Fischione Model 1040 Nanomill
• Fischione Model 1020 Plasma Cleaner
• Gatan Dimple Grinders
• Allied Techprep Grinder/Polisher
• Buehler Isomet Low Speed Saws
• Struers TenuPol-5 Electropolisher (2)
• Tri-pod and cross-section TEM preparation

Microtomy Laboratory:

• Leica Ultracut UCT (Ultra, Histology knives)
• Leica EM FCS (Cryo-Ultramicrotomy System)
• Leica EM Trim
• EMS-002 Plunge Freezer
• Gatan CT-3500 Cryo Transfer Holder/System
• Gatan Dry Pumping Station

Specimen Coaters for TEM/SEM:

• Cressington Sputter Coater - Ir, Pd, Pt targets
• Cressington Carbon Coater
• Bio-Rad Sputter Coater - Pt/Pd, Au targets