7101 - Micro Slides CITOPLUS Plain Ground Edge - Pk 50

These 7101 CITOPLUS plain microscope slides with ground edges come in a pack of 50 and are made for general lab and educational use. The ground, polished edges reduce the risk of cuts, and the slides are pre-cleaned so the surface is optically flat and clear for viewing specimens.

In microscopy, standard glass means soda-lime silicate glass, which makes up about 90% of all glass produced. It's the usual choice for routine lab work because it balances optical clarity with cost.

Key Specifications

• Size: 75 x 25mm
• Thickness: Typically 0.8 to 1.2mm
• Material: Soda-lime glass
• Edges: Ground edges that are smooth, safer to handle and kinder to coverslips
• Corners: 90°
• Surface: Plain (non-frosted), so the whole surface is clear, with no marking area
• Packaging: Vacuum-sealed boxes of 50, often with interleaving paper to stop the slides sticking or scratching

Primary Applications

• Microbiology and histology: Mounting cell or tissue samples for examination.
• Education: Common in schools for biology lessons, such as viewing plant or animal tissue.
• Automated processing: Ground edges suit automated staining and coverslipping systems.