Produces extremely smooth sample surfaces and the best possible structure preservation
High-quality DiATOME Diamond Knives are not just perfect for producing ultrathin and semi-thin sections, but also for surfacing and sectioning of all kinds of biological and industrial specimens
Instead of a section as for TEM, the specimen surface is investigated using AFM. In order to achieve the best results for AFM investigation, only the highest quality diamond knives should be used.
DiATOME ultra AFM and cryo AFM knives are specially tested to ensure that they meet the increased quality requirements of AFM investigation. They produce extremely smooth sample surfaces and guarantee the best possible structure preservation.
Available in 35° with a cutting range of 10-100nm in 2mm and 3mm sizes.
References
J. Biomater. Sci. Polymer Edn., Vol 6, No. 7, pp. 609-620, 1994. N. Matsko and M. Müller: AFM of biological material embedded in epoxi resin. Journal of Structural Biology 146, pp. 334-343, 2004.