Cryostat - Zeiss Hyrax C60 (Irchel)

The HYRAX C 60 is an electronic, optionally motorized cryostat with retraction that incorporates a unique refrigeration system for independent specimen and knife cooling. This facilitates applications in both the histology and research labs.

University Zurich, Irchel Campus, Room Y42-H-90

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• Automatic Cryo Approach (ACA) system for exact and safe approach of specimen towards the knife
• Ergonomic design of the unit allows user to work in either a standing or sitting position with padded and heated arm rests.
• Stepping motor technology for lasting reproducible section thickness
• Section thickness setting from 0,5 up to 500µm
• Temperature for specimen clamping +10°C to -50°C
• Separate temperature control for knife carrier down to -35°C
• Fast freezing device with peltier down to -60°C
• Spacious, easy to clean cooling chamber
• Memory function to automatically approach the specimen towards the knife

Accessories

Microtome blades.

Responsible Persons

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