Description

Microscope Cover Slip 20X20

A Microscope Cover Slip (20x20mm) is a thin, transparent square of glass used in conjunction with microscope slides to prepare specimens for observation under a microscope. Here’s a detailed description:

Function:

• Microscope cover slips serve several important purposes:
  • Protects the specimen: They prevent the objective lens from directly touching the specimen, minimizing the risk of damage to both the lens and the sample.
  • Improves image quality: Cover slips create a smooth, even surface over the specimen, allowing for better light transmission and clearer image formation through the microscope objective.
  • Seals the specimen: They help prevent the specimen from drying out or becoming contaminated during observation.
  • Contains liquids: When using immersion objectives (high magnification oil immersion lenses), the cover slip helps contain the immersion oil between the objective lens and the specimen.

Material:

• Microscope cover slips are typically made of high-quality, optically clear glass. This ensures minimal light distortion and allows for sharp, high-resolution images.

Size and Thickness:

• The size of a microscope cover slip is often denoted in millimeters (mm). Common sizes include 18x18mm, 22x22mm, and the one we’re focusing on, 20x20mm.
• The chosen size should be appropriate for the size of the specimen and the area you want to observe.
• The thickness of a cover slip is usually very thin, typically ranging from 0.13mm to 0.17mm. This allows for optimal light transmission and minimal image distortion.