Slides & Cover Glasses
Microscopy slides and cover glasses for histological and cytological examinations.
Microscope Slide Ground 76×26 mm
Ground microscope slide made of soda-lime glass. Ground edges for safe handling.
Microscope Slide Frosted End 76×26 mm
Microscope slide with frosted end writing area. Ideal for labeling with pencil or diamond pen.
Cover Slips 18×18 mm
Cover slips made of borosilicate glass for microscopy. Uniform thickness for optimal optical results.
Cover Slips 24×24 mm
Larger cover slips 24×24 mm for large-area specimens. Made of borosilicate glass with uniform thickness.
Microscope slides and cover glasses are the basic materials of light microscopy. This subcategory comprises two standard 76 × 26 mm slides in soda-lime glass – one with ground edges, one with a 20 mm frosted end for labelling – and borosilicate cover glasses in 18 × 18 and 24 × 24 mm.
They are used for histological and cytological examinations in laboratories, practices and research institutions. Slides come in boxes of 50, cover glasses in boxes of 100; the minimum order is one box in each case.
Typical applications
- Histological sections and cytological smears
- Preparations marked on the glass with pencil or diamond pen
- Covering small preparations with 18 × 18 mm glasses
- Large-area preparations under 24 × 24 mm glasses
What to look for when buying
With slides, labelling is the deciding factor. The frosted-end slide offers a 20 mm writing area for pencil or diamond pen and makes it easier to track specimens through the workflow. The ground-edge slide is designed with ground edges for safe handling. If you need a dedicated writing area, choose the frosted-end slide.
With cover glasses, size follows the area of the preparation. Thickness #1 (0.13–0.16 mm) is specified for the 18 × 18 mm cover glass; the catalogue gives no thickness for 24 × 24 mm. If your objective requires a particular cover glass thickness, please request the specification.
Frequently asked questions
Are the slides pre-cleaned?
The catalogue gives no information on pre-cleaning. Request the specification if your procedure requires cleaned slides.
What glass are the items made of?
The slides are soda-lime glass; the cover glasses are borosilicate glass.