Microscope cover slips
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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.
Microscope cover slips
Primary Uses
- Laboratory and Medical Applications
- Covering biological samples on slides for microscopic observation.
- Protecting specimens from dust, contamination, and drying.
- Maintaining uniform thickness to aid in accurate focusing.
- Used in staining procedures to hold stains evenly over samples.
Secondary Uses
- Research and Industrial Applications
- Preparing samples in materials science and electronics microscopy.
- Protecting delicate thin films or microstructures during examination.
1.Basic Identification Attributes
- Material: Borosilicate glass or high-grade plastic (e.g., polystyrene).
- Thickness: Standard thicknesses include #1 (0.13–0.16 mm), #1.5 (0.16–0.19 mm), and #2 (0.19–0.25 mm).
- Size: Various sizes to fit common microscope slides (typically 18x18 mm, 22x22 mm, or custom sizes).
2.Physical & Chemical Properties
- Optical Transparency: High clarity for minimal distortion.
- Chemical Resistance: Resistant to many laboratory stains and reagents.
- Mechanical: Thin and fragile; requires careful handling.
3.Safety & Hazard Attributes
- Fragile glass prone to breaking; handle with care.
- Plastic variants may be less fragile but have lower chemical resistance.
4.Storage & Handling Attributes
- Store in clean, dust-free, and dry containers.
- Avoid stacking under heavy weight to prevent breakage.
- Handle with tweezers or gloves to avoid contamination.
5.Regulatory & Compliance Attributes
- Manufactured according to laboratory quality and safety standards.
6.Environmental & Health Impact
- Glass cover slips are recyclable.
- Proper disposal recommended for broken glass to avoid injury.
Safety Handling Precautions
- Use gloves or tweezers to handle.
- Dispose of broken slips in sharps containers or appropriate bins.
First Aid Measures
- For cuts from broken glass, clean the wound and seek medical attention if needed.
Firefighting Measures
- Non-flammable material.
- Use appropriate extinguishing methods for surrounding fires.

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