EM ICE High Pressure Freezer

Description

Leica Microsystems' EM ICE High Pressure Freezer is a cryo-fixation system designed for aqueous biological samples. It employs high pressure combined with rapid cooling to achieve vitrification, thereby suppressing the growth of ice crystals that can damage cellular architecture. This method is valued for its ability to preserve dynamic cellular states with high fidelity, making it suitable for demanding applications in neuroscience and cell biology research. The system is engineered to offer flexibility, accommodating a range of sample types and preparation requirements for subsequent electron microscopy imaging and analysis.