Description
Schieferdecker staining trough made of PMP is a transparent laboratory vessel intended for processing up to ten microscope slides in staining and clearing sequences. Constructed from polymethylpentene (PMP, also known as TPX), the trough combines low density with good clarity so operators can monitor fluid levels and slide positions during multi-step protocols. A lid is supplied to limit evaporation and protect staining baths between uses. The Schieferdecker layout organises slides efficiently for immersion staining in histology and cytology laboratories. Note that PMP can be chemically attacked by xylene after two days at room temperature, so contact time with xylene-based reagents should be managed accordingly. This single unit from manufacturer Labbox weighs only 0,010 kg net, favouring easy handling and compact storage. Lightweight PMP construction is practical for teaching benches and routine diagnostic workflows where glass alternatives are less desirable. The trough supports orderly slide immersion while remaining simple to rinse and reuse within compatible solvent systems.
This article is part of Microscope slides & cover glasses, in Microscopy & histology.
Key features
- Pack size: 1 pc
- Material: Polymethylpentene (PMP / TPX)
- Design: Schieferdecker staining trough
- Slide capacity: 10 slides
- Lid: Included
- EAN: 8434868032224
- GTIN: 08434868032224
- Technical Information Sheet:
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A slide is the glass a specimen sits on. A cover glass is the thin sheet over it, of a thickness the objective was designed for. A cover glass of the wrong thickness softens the image. Charged and plain slides hold sections differently.
A light microscope forms an image with glass lenses and transmitted or reflected light. A stereo microscope is the lower-magnification instrument for dissecting and for looking at a surface. Fluorescence needs a light source and filters matched to the dye. Histology is the preparation that makes a tissue readable: fixation, a cassette, a section, a stain. The objective's magnification and numerical aperture decide the resolution. The slide and the cover glass decide whether the section sits in the focal plane. Stains and dyes as substances are identified on PubChem. Papers on the methods are on PubMed.
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