Since 1970, Diatome Limited in Switzerland have been producing diamond knives for ultramicrotomy and have established the most comprehensive range of knives for sectioning biological and material science specimens at room temperature and cryo conditions.

For a detailed description of Diatome’s range of knives for routine sectioning of biological and material science specimens, please click on the appropriate link below:

• DiATOME ultra 45° and DiATOME ultra 35° knives. The first diamond knife with a score free hydrophilic cutting edge.
• DiATOME cryo 25° for sectioning frozen hydrated specimens with less compression.
• DiATOME cryo immuno the first cryo knife with a diamond platform guarantees the best possible sections for immuno-cytochemistry and the Tokuyasu technique.
• DiATOME cryo 35°/45° for low temperature sectioning of polymers, rubber and paints etc.
• DiATOME trim 20°/45° for successful ultramicrotomy in biology and material science, precise trimming is mandatory.
• DiATOME histo/histo cryo for semi thin sections for light microscopy.
• DiATOME ultra AFM and cryo AFM the special knife the special knife for surfacing specimens for AFM investigation, produces extremely smooth surfaces and guarantees the best possible structure preservation.
• DiATOME ultra sonic oscillating diamond knife for room temperature ultramicrotomy.
• DiATOME STATIC LINE II the ioniser for eliminating electrostatic charging in cryo ultramicrotomy.
• DiATOME Perfect loop allows you to pick up sections consistently, without causing any damage.
• DiATOME Diamond Knives For Ultramicrotomy

Emgrid Australia Pty Ltd is proud to represent Diatome Limited in Australia and New Zealand. The principal of Emgrid Australia, Craig Noble has been associated with electron microscopy techniques for over 15 years. Please Contact Us for more information.

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