Ultramicrotomy is a method for cutting specimens into extremely thin slices, called ultra-thin sections, that can be studied and documented at different magnifications in a transmission electron microscope. Ultra thin sections of specimens are cut using a specialized instrument called an "ultramicrotome". The usual thicknesses for transmission electron microscopic examinations range between 20 nm and 150 nm. There are various techniques for preparing such thin samples. Besides ion etching, FIB, tripod polishing and electrochemical processing, ultramicrotomy is a fast and clean method of producing ultra-thin sections of biological samples as well as polymers, rubber, ductile and even hard and brittle materials. A key advantage of ultramicrotomy is the size and homogeneity of the electron-transparent area of specimens prepared with this technique.The usual thicknesses for transmission electron microscopic examinations range between 20 nm and 150 nm. There are various techniques for preparing such thin samples. Besides ion etching, FIB, tripod polishing and electrochemical processing, ultramicrotomy is a fast and clean method of producing ultra-thin sections of biological samples as well as polymers, rubber, ductile and even hard and brittle materials. A key advantage of ultramicrotomy is the size and homogeneity of the electron-transparent area of specimens prepared with this technique.
Ultramicrotomy process - The ultramicrotome is fitted with either a diamond knife, for most biological ultra-thin sectioning, or a glass knife, often used for initial cuts. Before selecting an area of the specimen block to be ultra-thin sectioned, the technician examines semithin or "thick" sections range from 0.5 to 2 µm. These thick sections are also known as survey sections and are viewed under a light microscope to determine whether the right area of the specimen is in a position for thin sectioning. "Ultra-thin" sections from 50 to 100 nm thick are able to be viewed in the TEM. Cryo ultramicrotomy, which is a similar technique but done at freezing temperatures between −20 and −150°C. It can be used to cut ultra-thin frozen biological specimens.
The ultramicrotome is fitted with either a diamond knife, for most biological ultra-thin sectioning, or a glass knife, often used for initial cuts. Before selecting an area of the specimen block to be ultra-thin sectioned, the technician examines semithin or "thick" sections range from 0.5 to 2 µm. These thick sections are also known as survey sections and are viewed under a light microscope to determine whether the right area of the specimen is in a position for thin sectioning. "Ultra-thin" sections from 50 to 100 nm thick are able to be viewed in the TEM. Cryo ultramicrotomy, which is a similar technique but done at freezing temperatures between −20 and −150°C. It can be used to cut ultra-thin frozen biological specimens.
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2.Before planning to avail the Instrument facility of CRF IIT Delhi: user must visit https://crf.iitd.ac.in -> Facility -> select the desired facility from left side navigation list. Read carefully all the relevant information such as required sample type, testing charges and instrument location. Be prepared with details of the samples.
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Fill in all the details in Personal Information, Supervisor Information and User Login Credentionals.
Once submitted, an email to supervisor is sent for activation of account. Once activated by supervisor, you can do the instrument bookings.
2 Before planning to avail the Instrument facility of CRF IIT Delhi: user must visit https://crf.iitd.ac.in > Facilities > select the desired facility from left side navigation list. Read ca 
refully all the relevant information such as required sample type, testing charges and instrument location. Be prepared with details of the samples.
3. Log in on CRF Booking System and Click on Booking Appointment Tab: All the information relevant to testing must be filled in instrument booking form. In case user does not provide the required information the booking is liable to be rejected. User can upload the relevant existing data of their samples that might help in the measurements.
4 Sample submission & Payment Process: Once the application is submitted, the in-charge will verify the details and approve the request.
