Description
General description
The Thermo Fisher Scientific Talos Arctica is a 200kV filed emission Cryo-Transmission Electron Microscope (Cryo-TEM) managed by UNSW in partnership with the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute.
This powerful, stable, and versatile system excels in delivering high-resolution 3D characterisation of biological and biomaterial samples. It is particularly ideal for researchers in cell biology, structural biology, and nanotechnology. The Talos Arctica features advanced automation and high-throughput capabilities, including robotic sample handling and automated loading for up to 12 samples, enhancing data acquisition speed and efficiency. Additionally, it is sophisticated software suite supports a wide range of applications, from single-particle analysis to tomography, making it an invaluable tool for researchers aiming to achieve detailed insights into the structure and function of complex biological systems.
Hardware specifications
Electron Optics
- Electron Gun: X-FEG Schottky field emission electron
- Acceleration voltage: 200 kV
- Pole Piece: C-TWIN
- Chromatic Aberration Cc: 2.7 mm
- Spherical Aberration, Cs: 2.7 mm
- Information limit: 0.23 nm
- Phase Plate: Volta Phase Plate
Cameras and Detectors
- Falcon 3EC direct electron detector (4kx4k)
- CETA-M CCD (4kx4k)
Sample Holders
- Autoloader with 12 grid capacity and tilt range of +/- 70 degrees
Software specifications
Acquisition Software:
- EPU
- Tomography
- Maps
- MicroEE
- TIA
Supporting equipment
Sample Preparation:
- FEI Vitribot Mark IV
- LEICA EM GP
Access rights
The EMU offers training, service, and collaboration for students, researchers, and industry professionals.
To begin using our facilities, please complete the enquiry form on the EMU website for general inquiries, training requests, or collaboration opportunities.
Acknowledgement
To acknowledge the use of this instrument in your publication, please copy and paste the following text into the acknowledgements section.
“The authors acknowledge the use of the Cryo Electron Microscopy Facility through the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute Innovation Centre, funded by the NSW government, and the Electron Microscope Unit within the Mark Wainwright Analytical Centre (MWAC) at UNSW Sydney.”
Instrument Type(s)
- Cryo Transmission Electron Microscope