Microscope Slide Cover Glass Slips - 18x18mm

Glass Cover Slips 18x18mm are essential for preparing clean, secure, and clear microscope slide presentations. Made from high-quality transparent glass, these slips protect the specimen while preventing contamination and damage to microscope lenses. Their small square size is ideal for covering smaller samples or central areas of slides. A must-have for any science lab or classroom conducting microscopy investigations.

Educational Benefits

• Secures specimens and prevents movement during observation
• Enhances slide clarity for accurate viewing and magnification
• Prevents direct contact between the objective lens and sample
• Supports consistent, replicable results in classroom investigations

Classroom Ideas

• Use to seal prepared slides of cells, fibres, or crystals
• Integrate into microscope handling and safety lessons
• Apply to wet mount preparations in biology practicals
• Reinforce lab hygiene and specimen preservation techniques

Specifications

• Size: 18mm x 18mm
• Material: Clear optical-grade glass
• Use with microscope slides
• Pack size: Typically 100 (confirm packaging)