[DiATOME] ultra semi

[DiATOME] product

ultra Diamond Knives:

• Highest quality diamonds and optimal crystal orientation guarantee perfect ultrathin sections and a durable edge.
• Section pick-up is facilitated as the boat is horizontal allowing the water to completely fill the boat all the way round.
• A hydrophilic surface makes it easy to wet the cutting edge, even with a low water level.

[DiATOME] ultra semi

Product Information:

• Knife type: ultra semi
• Knife angle: 35°
• EDGE Size [mm]: 3.0mm
• Thickness range [nm]: 50–500
• Boat type: Standard boat
• Code (new knife): 30-S
• Application: Alternating sectioning ultra thin/semithin

Characteristics & Quality

• DiATOME knives are compatible with all ultramicrotomes.
• The boat is designed in such a manner that the water surface is horizontal when the clearance angle is set. This results in a stationary water surface and good reflection.
• The shape of the boat offers you the advantage of easy pick-up of the floating sections.
• The surfaces of the DiATOME diamond knives are hydrophilic. This property allows an easy wetting of the cutting edge, even with a very low water level (important for sectioning Lowicryls and other hydrophilic embedding media, as well as for water sensitive samples.)
• The diamond is fastened in a metal shank which is securely screwed into the boat.
• The cementing material seals boat and knife. It is hydrophilic and aids the easy wetting of the cutting edge.