Compound Microscope
Product Code : SCL-BLE-11880
Quick Answer: The Compound Microscope is a laboratory compound microscope with a quadruple nosepiece carrying achromatic 4x, 10x, 40x and 100x oil-immersion objectives for 40x to 1000x magnification, a 125 mm x 115 mm mechanical stage and an Abbe condenser.
Last updated: 18 October 2026
Key Features
- 40x to 1000x magnification as standard.
- Quadruple revolving nosepiece with positive click stops.
- Achromatic 4x, 10x and 40x (spring) objectives plus a 100x oil-immersion objective.
- Coaxial coarse and fine focusing with tension control.
- Double-layer mechanical stage, 125 mm x 115 mm, with coaxial X-Y movement.
- Abbe condenser (N.A. 1.25) with iris diaphragm and filter holder.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Optical system | Achromatic |
| Magnification | 40x–1000x |
| Nosepiece | Quadruple revolving, positive click stops |
| Objectives | Achromatic 4x, 10x, 40x (spring), 100x (oil immersion) |
| Focusing | Coaxial coarse and fine, tension control |
| Mechanical stage | Double layer, 125 mm x 115 mm, coaxial X-Y movement |
| Condenser | Abbe, N.A. 1.25, iris diaphragm, filter holder |
| Illumination | Variable intensity |
How It Is Used
A slide is held on the mechanical stage and moved precisely with the X-Y controls while the user works up from the 4x to the 40x objective, focusing coarse then fine. For cytology, haematology and microbiology work, immersion oil is applied and the 100x objective brings the view to 1000x, with the condenser iris and lighting set for contrast.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the magnification range of the Compound Microscope?
The standard range is 40x to 1000x, using achromatic 4x, 10x, 40x and 100x oil-immersion objectives on a quadruple revolving nosepiece.
Does the Compound Microscope have a mechanical stage?
Yes. It has a double-layer mechanical stage measuring 125 mm x 115 mm with coaxial X-Y movement.
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