Microscope cover slips

Product Description Microscope Cover Slips are thin, flat pieces of transparent glass or plastic used in microscopy to cover specimens placed on microscope slides. They serve to protect the specimen from contamination, prevent drying, and provide a uniform thickness for improved optical clarity during examination. Cover slips help to flatten the specimen, ensuring even focus and minimizing distortion under the microscope lens. They are typically made from high-quality borosilicate or soda-lime glass to offer excellent optical transparency and chemical resistance. Available in various sizes and thicknesses, cover slips are essential in biological, medical, and research laboratories for preparing wet mounts, fixed samples, and stained slides. Their use enhances image resolution and protects both the specimen and microscope objective lenses.