18x18 mm Microscopic Cover Glass

18x18 mm Microscopic Cover Glass Specification

Shape
Square

Usage
Laboratory

Size
18*18MM

Color
Transparent

Material
Borosilicate Glass

18x18 mm Microscopic Cover Glass Trade Information

Minimum Order Quantity
1 Piece

Payment Terms
Cash Advance (CA), Cash in Advance (CID), Days after Acceptance (DA)

Supply Ability
10 Pieces Per Day

Delivery Time
1 Days

Sample Available
No

Packaging Details
Box

Main Export Market(s)
Asia, Australia, North America, South America, Eastern Europe, Western Europe, Central America, Middle East, Africa

Main Domestic Market
All India

Certifications
Borosilicate

About 18x18 mm Microscopic Cover Glass

A microscopic cover, also known as a cover slip or cover glass, isa thin, flat, and transparent piece of glass or plastic that is used to cover and protect a specimen on a microscope slide: Cover slips have several functions, including:

FlatteningKeeping solid specimens flat and liquid samples in a flat layer of even thickness
ProtectingProtecting the sample from dust and accidental contact, and protecting the microscope objective from the sample
SealingSealing the sample to the slide to delay dehydration and oxidation
Preventing contactPreventing contact between the immersion fluid and the sample in oil or water immersion microscopes

Cover slips are typically made of high-quality optical glass, such as borosilicate, but can also be made from quartz glass or transparent plastic.They are available in various sizes, including 18mm x 18mm, 22mm x 22mm, and 24mm x 24mm.The standard thickness for cover glasses is 0.17 millimeters.