Precision Cover Glasses and Microscope Slides

• 26 mm x 76 mm (W x L) Soda-Lime Glass Slides
• Corrosion Resistant (Hydrolytic Class 3 Rating); See the Specs Tab for Details
• Pre-Cleaned and Ready for Use; Autoclavable 
• 1 mm Thick Flat Slides with White Marking Region
  
  • Untreated Surface, Packs of 200 or 1000
  • Positively Charged Surface, Packs of 100 or 1000
• 1.35 mm Thick Slides with One or Two Cavity Wells, Packs of 50

These 26 mm x 76 mm (W x L) Microscope Glass Slides are manufactured using a corrosion-resistant, soda-lime glass with a hydrolytic class 3 rating for compatibility with most sample types and imaging applications. The slides are pre-cleaned and ready for use directly from storage; for further cleaning, they can be autoclaved prior to use. Glass slides are available in 1 mm or 1.35 mm thick versions. The 1 mm thick flat glass slides are offered with a 26 mm x 20 mm white marking region on one side for easy labeling; use a pencil for best results. The slide surface is offered untreated, or positively charged for additional sample adhesion. The 1.35 mm thick slides contain one or two Ø15 - Ø18 mm, 
0.6 - 0.8 mm deep spherical cavities for working with liquid samples, tissue cultures, or larger specimens.

Slides can be mounted in slide holders such as the MAX3SLH Fixed Microscope Slide Holder or into slide holder inserts for motorized and manual microscopy stages. These slides are compatible with all slide holders that fit 26 mm x 76 mm slides.

• 25.4 mm x 76.2 mm (W x L) Fused Silica Glass Slide
• Low Raman Background Signal
• Highly Transmissive from 290 nm to 2500 nm
• ≥99.995% Pure Fused Silica

This 25.4 mm x 76.2 mm, 1 mm thick slide is manufactured using high purity fused silica, which provides an extended transmission range from the UV to IR. Its low background signal when used in Raman spectroscopy applications makes this slide ideal for use with our Portable Coded-Aperture Raman Spectrometers, and it is included in the RASPA1 Sample Accessory Kit. Its extended transmission range also makes it ideal for applications where transparency in the UV is needed.

Alternatively, the slide can be used with a variety of Thorlabs' microscopy systems and components, including the MAX3SLH Fixed Microscope Slide Holder or the slide holder inserts for motorized and manual microscopy stages. Please note that our C4SH01 Four-Position Microscope Slide Holder is not compatible with this slide.

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Raw Data
Fluorescence of the five slides when illuminated with Thorlabs' Fiber-Coupled LEDs. Please see the raw data file for the LEDs used to obtain these fluorescence spectra. This data is typical; performance may vary from lot to lot. Please see the Graphs tab for more details.

• Available in Five Colors: Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange, and Red
  • Each Slide Sold Individually or in Packs of Five
  • FSK5 Slide Set Includes All Five Colored Slides
• 25.4 mm x 76.2 mm and 1.7 mm Thick
• Five Different Fluorescence Spectra Similar to a Variety of Fluorophores (See Graph to the Right)
• Provides a Uniform Fluorescent Field Across the Surface Area
• Made of a Cast Acrylic Substrate

Our Fluorescent Microscope Slides are designed to be used to align fluorescence imaging systems. Commonly used with widefield, confocal, and multiphoton imaging systems, these slides provide a uniform fluorescent field across their surface area and have fluorescence spectra similar to a variety of fluorophores. Each slide is 25.4 mm x 76.2 mm and is cut from cast acrylic material with a thickness of 1.7 ± 0.5 mm. A plastic storage box is included with the FSK5 Slide Set and the packs of five slides to keep the them clean and dust-free. The box is engraved with the Thorlabs logo and item # on the top. For custom sizes up to 1' x 2', please contact Tech Support. For more details on these fluorescent slides, please see the full web presentation.

These slides are compatible with our sample holders that fit 26 mm x 76 mm, 1.7 ± 0.5 mm thick slides. Please note that our C4SH01 Four-Position Microscope Slide Holder is not compatible with these slides.

• Glass Cover Slips with #0 (85 - 115 µm) Thickness
• Square (22 mm x 22 mm), Rectangular (24 mm x 50 mm), and Circular (Ø3, Ø4, and Ø5 mm) Versions

Thorlabs' #0 Cover Glasses are ground to a thickness of 85 - 115 µm and are made from Schott D 263^® M Glass, an optically clear and colorless glass that exhibits low auto-fluorescence. These cover slips are the thinnest standard thickness, covering the sample with the least optic material. This is ideal for weakly fluorescent or thick samples.

Cover glasses are available in square (22 mm x 22 mm), rectangular (24 mm x 50 mm), and circular (Ø3 mm, Ø4 mm, and Ø5 mm) sizes. Square and rectangular cover slips are available in packs of either 200 or 1000, while the circular varieties come in packs of 100. For additional information on mounting dry or wet samples with cover glasses, please see the Slide Preparation tab.

• Glass Cover Slips with #1 (130 - 160 µm) Thickness
• Circular with Ø3 mm, Ø4 mm, and Ø5 mm Versions

Thorlabs' #1 Cover Glasses are ground to a thickness of 130 - 160 µm and are made from Schott D 263^® M Glass, an optically clear and colorless glass that exhibits low auto-fluorescence. These cover slips are approximately 45 µm thicker than our thinnest #0 cover glasses, offering more durability while covering the sample with minimal optic material. This is ideal for weakly fluorescent or thick samples.

These cover glasses are circular with diameters of 3 mm, 4 mm, or 5 mm and come in packs of 100. For additional information on mounting dry or wet samples with cover glasses, please see the Slide Preparation tab.

• Glass Cover Slips with #1.5 (160 - 190 µm) Thickness
• Circular with Ø3 mm, Ø4 mm, and Ø5 mm Versions

Thorlabs' #1.5 Cover Glasses are ground to a thickness of 160 - 190 µm and are made from Schott D 263^® M Glass, an optically clear and colorless glass that exhibits low auto-fluorescence. These cover slips are thicker than our thinnest #0 and #1 cover glasses, offering more durability while still covering the sample with minimal optic material. This is ideal for weakly fluorescent or thick samples.

These cover glasses are circular with diameters of 3 mm, 4 mm, or 5 mm and come in packs of 100. For additional information on mounting dry or wet samples with cover glasses, please see the Slide Preparation tab.

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24 mm x 50 mm CG15KH Cover Slip Wet Mounted to MS10UW Slide

• Precision Glass Cover Slips with #1.5H (170 µm) Thickness and ± 5 µm Tolerance
• Recommended for Use with High NA Objective Lenses
• Square (22 mm x 22 mm), Rectangular (24 mm x 50 mm), and Round (Ø12 mm and Ø25 mm) Versions

Thorlabs' Precision Cover Glasses are ground to a uniform thickness of 170 ± 5 µm and are made from Schott D 263^® M Glass, an optically clear and colorless glass that exhibits low auto-fluorescence. The uniform thickness and consistent optical properties help reduce image defects due to spherical aberrations (see the Specs tab for details). As such, these cover slips are ideal for use with high NA objective lenses.

Cover glasses are available in square (22 mm x 22 mm), rectangular (24 mm x 50 mm), and circular (Ø12 mm and Ø25 mm) sizes. Please note that the Ø12 mm cover slips cannot be used with the MS15C1 and MS15C2 cavity slides. For additional information on mounting dry or wet samples with cover glasses, please see the Slide Preparation tab.