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applications of microtome

Answer 1

The most Common application of microtome are ... electron microcopy technique:after embedding tissues in epoxy resin, a microtome equipped with a glass or gem grade diamond knife is used to cut very thin Sections(typically 60 to 100 nanometer).

Answer 2

Microtomy is a method for the preparation of thin sections for materials such as bones, minerals and teeth, and an alternative to electropolishing and ion milling. Microtome sections can be made thin enough to section a human hair across its breadth, with section thickness between 50 nm and 100 µm.

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