Concavity Slides, Glass, Thick

The StemAids Concavity Slides, Glass, Thick are pre-cleaned microscope slides designed with deep spherical cavities for observing liquids, cultures, suspended specimens, small organisms, thicker samples, and wet mounts under a microscope. These slides are suitable for schools, colleges, biology laboratories, microbiology labs, pathology training labs, research laboratories, STEM classrooms, and routine microscopy work.

Product Description

The StemAids Thick Glass Concavity Slides provide a practical solution for specimens that cannot be easily observed on plain flat slides. Each slide includes one or more concave wells that can hold liquid samples, small biological specimens, cultures, pond-water organisms, tissue fragments, pollen, fibres, or other thicker materials during microscopy.

Made from quality sheet glass and supplied pre-cleaned, these slides support convenient classroom and laboratory use. Their 3 mm thick construction provides enhanced durability compared with standard thin slides, while ground edges help improve handling safety.

The concavity design helps retain liquid samples and reduces the risk of sample overflow during temporary wet mount preparation. These slides are available with single, double, or triple concavities, allowing users to choose the format best suited for demonstration, comparison, or multi-sample observation.

Product Specifications

Key Features

• Thick 3 mm glass construction for enhanced durability
• Pre-cleaned slides support quick laboratory and classroom use
• Deep spherical concavities help hold liquid samples and thicker specimens
• Approx. 16 mm diameter and 0.8 mm deep wells for practical microscopy applications
• Available in single, double, and triple concavity formats
• Quality sheet glass supports clear specimen viewing
• Ground edges help improve handling safety
• Pack of 12 slides suitable for classroom batches and laboratory stock
• Useful for biology, microbiology, pond-water study, culture observation, and specimen comparison

How to Use

1. Remove one StemAids Thick Glass Concavity Slide from the box using clean, dry hands or slide-holding forceps.
2. Hold the slide by its edges to avoid fingerprints on the observation area.
3. Place a small liquid sample, culture drop, pond-water sample, or specimen into the concavity well.
4. Add stain, water, saline, or mounting medium if required by the experiment.
5. Place a coverslip gently over the concavity if the procedure requires covered observation.
6. Blot excess liquid carefully without disturbing the specimen.
7. Place the slide on the microscope stage and secure it using stage clips.
8. Start observation with low magnification before increasing power.
9. Adjust focus slowly because thicker samples may require careful focusing.
10. Record observations, draw labelled diagrams, or capture images as required.
11. After use, clean or dispose of the slide according to laboratory SOP and specimen type.
12. Store unused slides in the original box in a clean and dry location.

Applications

• Pond-water organism observation
• Liquid sample microscopy
• Culture observation under microscope
• Wet mount preparation
• Observation of thicker biological specimens
• Pollen, fibre, algae, protozoa, and small organism study
• Microbiology and biology classroom practicals
• Specimen comparison using double or triple concavity slides
• Botany, zoology, and environmental science microscopy
• STEM and life-science laboratory demonstrations

Safety and Handling Guidelines

• Handle glass slides carefully to avoid cuts or breakage.
• Do not use cracked, chipped, or broken slides.
• Wear gloves when handling biological samples, stains, cultures, or unknown specimens.
• Do not overfill the concavity well with liquid sample.
• Use coverslips gently to avoid cracking the slide or damaging the specimen.
• Dispose of contaminated slides according to biohazard or sharps disposal rules.
• Clean reusable slides properly after non-hazardous educational use.
• Store slides in their box to protect them from dust, impact, and scratches.
• Keep away from very young children unless supervised.
• Use under teacher or laboratory supervisor guidance in educational settings.

Quality and E-E-A-T Notes

The StemAids Concavity Slides, Glass, Thick support evidence-based microscopy learning by providing a defined cavity for liquid and thicker specimens. The 3 mm thick glass body, standard slide size, pre-cleaned surface, and ground edges support safer handling, repeatable slide preparation, and clearer observation during classroom and laboratory microscopy work.

FAQ

1. What are StemAids Concavity Slides, Glass, Thick used for?

They are used for observing liquid samples, cultures, pond-water organisms, thicker specimens, and wet mounts under a microscope.

2. What is the size of the slide?

The slide size is 75 mm × 25 mm.

3. What is the thickness of the slide?

The thick concavity slide is 3 mm thick.

4. What is the size of each concavity?

Each spherical concavity is approximately 16 mm in diameter and 0.8 mm deep.

5. Are these slides pre-cleaned?

Yes, the slides are supplied pre-cleaned for convenient classroom and laboratory use.

6. What variants are available?

The slides are available with single, double, or triple concavities.

7. How many slides are supplied in one box?

One box contains 12 thick glass concavity slides.

8. What material are the slides made from?

They are made from quality sheet glass.

9. Do these slides have ground edges?

Yes, the slides have ground edges to support safer handling.

10. Can these slides be used with coverslips?

Yes, they can be used with coverslips when required, especially for wet mount observation and specimen protection.

11. Are these slides suitable for school laboratories?

Yes, they are suitable for school biology labs, college labs, STEM classrooms, microbiology practicals, and environmental science activities.

12. How should thick concavity slides be stored?

Store them in the original slide box in a clean, dry location away from moisture, dust, chemicals, and impact.

Why Choose StemAids?

StemAids microscopy supplies are selected for practical classroom learning, laboratory reliability, and curriculum-supportive science work. The StemAids Concavity Slides, Glass, Thick support wet mount preparation, pond-water observation, culture study, thicker specimen microscopy, biology practicals, and routine laboratory observation for schools, colleges, research labs, microbiology labs, and STEM education programs.

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