1. Material: Microscope cover glasses are typically made from high-quality borosilicate glass.
2. Uniformity: They are uniformly thin and flat, free from bubbles, scratches, and striations.
3. Sizes: Cover glasses come in various sizes and shapes, including square, rectangular, and round.
4. Thickness: The thickness of the cover glass can vary. Common thicknesses include #1.5H (170 ± 5 µm) and #0 (85 – 115 µm).
5. Applications: They are used in microscopy for keeping the specimen in place and to create a flat and even surface for viewing. They are also used in high-performance imaging applications such as total internal reflection fluorescence (TIRF) microscopy, live cell imaging, and biochemistry.