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Material Type | Glass |
Glass coverslips are thin, transparent pieces of glass placed over specimens on microscope slides to protect and flatten the sample for optimal microscopic examination. Typically made from high-quality borosilicate glass, coverslips range in thickness from 0.13 to 0.22 mm and come in various sizes to match different slide dimensions. They create a uniform, flat surface, reducing optical distortions and improving the clarity and resolution of the microscopic image. Coverslips also protect the specimen from damage and contamination while preventing the microscope objective lens from coming into direct contact with the sample. Essential in pathology, histology, and research, glass coverslips contribute to accurate and detailed microscopic analysis by enhancing the quality of specimen visualization.