Material: A glass slide is a thin, flat, rectangular piece made of clear glass. The glass used is typically transparent to allow for the examination of specimens under a microscope.
Dimensions: Standard dimensions for a glass slide are approximately 75 mm (3 inches) in length, 25 mm (1 inch) in width, and about 1 to 1.2 mm in thickness.
Surface: One side of the glass slide is usually smooth and flat, providing a clear and even surface for placing specimens. The other side may have frosted or etched areas, often used for labeling or writing notes.
Applications:
Microscopy: Glass slides are commonly used to hold thin specimens for microscopic examination. A specimen, such as a tissue section or microorganism, is placed on the slide and covered with a coverslip for observation under a microscope.
Histology: In the field of histology, glass slides are essential for preparing and examining tissue samples for diagnostic or research purposes.
Chemical and Biological Tests: Glass slides are used in various laboratory procedures and tests, including chemical and biological experiments.
