Quick Answer: The Microscope Slide is a student-grade 3 x 1 inch glass slide, 1.0 to 1.2 mm thick, with ground edges, supplied in a box of 72. It is used for wet mounts, stained specimens and routine biology practicals.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Clear noncorrosive glass
Ground edges for safer handling
3 x 1 inch size, 1.0 to 1.2 mm thick
Box of 72 slides for classroom and laboratory stock
Not pre-cleaned: clean each slide before use
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Pack
Box of 72 slides
Material
Clear noncorrosive glass
Size
3 x 1 inch
Thickness
1.0 to 1.2 mm
Edge finish
Ground edges
Surface condition
Not pre-cleaned
About This Product
Students place a specimen or drop of sample at the centre, add stain or mounting liquid if needed and lower a coverslip before viewing at low and then higher magnification. The slides suit plant and animal cell work, fibres, pond water samples and thin sections, and give practice in slide preparation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these microscope slides pre-cleaned?
No. They are supplied not pre-cleaned, so wipe each slide with laboratory tissue or a lint-free cloth before preparing a specimen.
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