Coverslip | Cover Glass (Pack of 10g)
Product Code : SCL-BLE-11869
Quick Answer: The Coverslip | Cover Glass (Pack of 10g) is a pack of thin, square optical-glass cover slips, 10 g net weight per plastic box, for covering specimens on microscope slides. The glass has a refractive index of 1.52 ± 0.01.
Last updated: 18 October 2026
Key Features
- Square cover slips of non-corrosive, non-fogging optical glass.
- Refractive index 1.52 ± 0.01.
- Precision cut, with uniform thickness across the surface.
- 10 g net weight per plastic box.
- Supplied non-sterile; autoclavable if required.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Material | Optical glass, non-corrosive, non-fogging |
| Shape | Square |
| Refractive index | 1.52 ± 0.01 |
| Pack | 10 g net weight per plastic box |
| Edges | Precision cut, uniform thickness |
| Sterility | Non-sterile, autoclavable if required |
How It Is Used
A cover slip is lowered over a drop of sample on a slide to flatten it into one focal plane and to keep wet samples and stains off the objective lens. Placing it at a 45-degree angle, as when making a wet mount of pond water, keeps air bubbles out of the field of view.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the refractive index of the Coverslip | Cover Glass (Pack of 10g)?
The optical glass has a refractive index of 1.52 ± 0.01.
How should the Coverslip | Cover Glass (Pack of 10g) be placed to avoid bubbles?
Lower the cover slip onto the sample at a 45-degree angle; this gives a clear, bubble-free field of view for high-power microscopy.
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See the full biology lab equipment range, or these related microscope slides and accessories:
- Microscope Glass Slides (Pack of 50)
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For a quotation on the Coverslip | Cover Glass (Pack of 10g), contact JLab India on +91-8569909696.
