Conveniently situated on the back of a Diatome cryo diamond knife, towards the user, it enables easy retrieval of sections from a dark epoxy surface. This surface provides an area of high visibility for sections normally difficult to see on lower contrast coatings. No need for adjustment, the surface remains in focus when using the stereo microscope. Sections can be viewed and picked up very easily. Scanning Microscopy Supplement 10, pp.
Diamonds are a cryosectioner's best friend.
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