All equipment Instruction guides are in .pdf format. The following operation guides are NOT a substitution for training. If you need to schedule a time to train with a staff member, please contact the CMRF at (319) 335-8142.
Transmission Electron Microscopes:
Scanning Electron Microscopes:
Light/Fluorescent Microscopes:
- Nikon Optiphot
- Nikon TE300
- Olympus BX-51
- Olympus BX-61
- Olympus IX-81 (Inverted)
- Olympus Fluorescent Stereoscope SZX12
Confocal Microscopes:
Surface Science:
- Kratos Axis Ultra X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy System
- VEECO DI Nanoscope III AFM
- Thermo Nicolet Almega XR Raman
Sample Preparation:
- Arcturus PixCell IIe Laser Capture
- BioWave Microwave
- Critical Point Dryer (CPD)
- Cyto-Spin
- K550 Emitech Sputter Coater
- Leica Automatic Freeze Substution (AFS)
- Leica Cryostat I
- Leica Cryostat II w/ Cryo-Jane System
- Leica LMD7000 Laser Microdissection system
- Leica UC6 Ultramicrotome I
- Leica UC6 Ultramicrotome II
- Leica UC6 Ultramicrotome w/ Cryo Attachment
- Paraffin Microtomy
- Sledge Microtome
- Ultracut E Microtome