Glass Coverslips Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India
Product Code : SCL-BM-11672
Quick Answer: Glass Coverslips are thin glass covers placed over a specimen on a microscope slide to create a clear, stable viewing area. They are used for wet mounts, stained slides, smears and temporary slide preparations.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Thin glass coverslip for microscope slide preparation
Covers the specimen to give a clear, stable viewing area
Helps reduce air exposure and keeps liquid samples in position
Compatible with plain glass microscope slides and concavity slides
Used with droppers, forceps, stains and mounting media
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Material
Glass
Compatible slides
Plain, concavity, prepared and temporary microscope slides
Coverslips are used in biology, botany, zoology and microbiology practicals. After the specimen and any water, stain or mounting medium are added to the slide, the coverslip is held by its edges with fingers or forceps, one edge is placed near the drop at a slight angle and it is lowered slowly to reduce air bubbles. Excess liquid can be removed with blotting paper if instructed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Which slides can the coverslips be used with? Plain microscope slides, concavity slides, prepared slides, temporary slides and educational specimen slides.