Microscope Slides & Coverglasses
Our Product Range
Borosil Scientific provides specific glassware solutions for microbiology and pathology laboratories. The product portfolio includes the 9100 series microscope slides made from high-quality sodalime glass and the 9115 series cover glass manufactured from white glass. These products are manufactured to strict dimensional tolerances to ensure compatibility with standard laboratory equipment and microscopy stages.
Key Features and Specifications
Optical quality and physical consistency are critical for reliable microscopy results. The 9100 and 9115 series are engineered to minimise optical distortion and provide a uniform platform for sample viewing.
Product Specifications
The following table outlines the primary attributes of the Borosil Scientific microscopy range:
| Product Code | Product Name | Primary Application | Key Characteristic |
| 9100 | Microscope Slides | Sample mounting and preservation | High surface uniformity and flatness |
| 9115 | Cover glass | Protecting samples and lenses | Controlled thickness for optical clarity |
Microscope Slides function as the base platform for the specimen. The 9100 series microscope slides are made from sodalime glass, pre-cleaned and prepared under controlled conditions to withstand standard staining procedures and routine handling.
The cover glass (9115 series), manufactured from white glass, serves two main technical functions. It flattens the liquid sample to a consistent thickness and protects the microscope objective lens from contact with the specimen. The manufacturing process is designed to minimise bubbles and striations that could interfere with image formation.
Applications Across Industries
High-quality microscopy glassware is utilised across various scientific sectors.
- Pathology and Histology: Laboratories use Microscope Slides for mounting tissue sections. The chemical resistance of the glass is essential during the staining process, where samples are exposed to solvents and dyes.
- Microbiology: In wet mount preparations, a cover glass is placed over the biological sample to reduce evaporation and secure the specimen in place for observation.
- Education and Research: Academic institutions require durable glassware for student use and research projects where optical clarity dictates the accuracy of visual data.
These versatile applications highlight the critical role high-quality microscopy glassware plays in ensuring precision and reliability across scientific disciplines.
Why Choose Borosil Scientific?
Borosil Scientific operates as a converter, processing high-quality glass into finished laboratory consumables. The focus on manufacturing precision ensures that every slide and cover glass meets the requirements of modern laboratories for consistency, chemical resistance, and optical clarity.
The uniform thickness of the cover glass is particularly important for high-resolution microscopy, where the refractive index and glass thickness must align with microscope objectives to minimise spherical aberration.
Microscope slides may be cleaned and reused in non-critical applications if they are free from scratches, residues, or surface damage. For diagnostic, pathology, and clinical workflows, single-use slides are commonly recommended to minimise the risk of cross-contamination.
These items should be stored in a dry, dust-free environment. High humidity can cause fungal growth on the glass surface, while dust particulates can interfere with microscopy imaging.
The 9100 series slides are manufactured to standard dimensions, making them compatible with most conventional automated staining racks and processing systems used in histology laboratories.
Borosil Scientific offers cover glasses under the 9115 series in multiple dimensional variants. For detailed size availability, please refer to the official Borosil Scientific e-Catalogue.
Borosil Scientific manufactures these products using high-quality sodalime glass chosen for its optical clarity and chemical resistance.