They also serve to protect the specimen from contamination caused by airborne particles or other possible substances.ĪmScope has a variety of microscope slides including kits with stains, colored slides, and square cover glass. If a stain or other liquid has been added to the specimen, the cover slip can work to secure it in place. Most microscope slides are 75 by 26mm (3 by 1 inches) and 1mm thick.Ĭover slips are small square pieces of glass that cover the specimen placed on the slide to flatten it for better viewing.
Typically, the microscope is rested on top of the slide and both are placed on the microscope stage for examination. It houses the illuminator, including the light source and collector lens.Ī microscope slide is a thin, flat piece of glass used to hold specimens in place while they are being observed. Microscope base – this is the section of the microscope that holds the stage and stage clips of the microscope where the specimen rests. Microscope arm – the part of the microscope that connects the base to the head. Microscope head – this contains the optical parts in the upper part of the microscope such as the eyepiece and lens tube. There are several different parts of a microscope all serving specific functions. Knowing your microscope and its functions will help you when it comes to purchasing additional parts or accessories to complement your research. We also carry an industry-leading assortment of blank slides, prepared slides, and cover slips. CALIBRATION SLIDES & STAGE MICROMETERS | SUBCATEGORYįrom cleaning supplies, replacement bulbs, and dust covers to upgraded cameras, filters, and objective lenses, AmScope carries a broad assortment of products designed for all types of microscopes.BOOKS & EXPERIMENTS CARDS | SUBCATEGORY.
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