Preparation of Thick Sections and Faced-Off-Blocks

For those requiring thin sectioning in conjunction with LM or SEM studies

The advantages of a diamond knife and ultra microtome are often times needed for both light microscopy (thick sections) and/or scanning electron microscopy (SEM) requiring a faced-off-block. This kind of approach is also often times needed for micro-FT/IR or other types of microanalytical analyses where the interior of a sample has to be exposed.

Specifications: We would provide the agreed to number of thick sections per sample or one faced-off-block per sample. If cryo-ultramicrotomy is required, there can be additional costs up to $200 per sample.

                  # of samples     Price per sample*

                       1               $ 650
                     2 - 5               400
                     6 - 12              350
                       13+               325

Samples can be mounted for SEM and examined in our JEOL Model 840 SEM. And when required, we have the full range of other sample preparation procedures such as the plasma etching of either the thick sections or the faced-off-piece to reveal additional structure.