Sample preparation

We provide several instruments for the preparation of EM samples:

  • High-pressure-freezing: HPM100 Leica, HPM10 Baltec
  • Plunge freezing: Leica EM GP, Vitrobot MarkIV FEI
  • Ultra-thin sectioning: Leica EM UC6/FC6, Leica EM UC7/F7, Leica RT-UM 
  • Freeze substitution: AFS2 Leica
  • Sputtering, glow discharging: MED010 Balzer, MED020 Balzer (cryo)

For further information please contact:

Dr. Stephan Irsen
Group Leader