RANDHAWA GLOBAL Staining Coplin Jar and Glass Slide, RG-22001 (Pack of 8 Pcs) is a small, rectangular or cylindrical container, typically made of glass or plastic, with a tight-fitting lid or cover.
It is used to hold and immerse biological specimens, such as tissue sections or cells, in staining solutions to impart color and enhance contrast for microscopic examination.
The Coplin jar allows multiple slides to be stained simultaneously, making it a time-efficient tool in histological and cytological preparations.
The lid prevents evaporation of the staining solution and minimizes exposure to fumes or hazardous chemicals.
To use a staining Coplin jar, specimens are placed on glass slides and arranged vertically within the jar. The jar is then filled with the staining solution, which can be a dye or stain specific to the intended observation.
After a specified staining duration, the slides are removed, rinsed with distilled water, and then typically counterstained or dehydrated before being covered with a glass cover slip for microscopy.
Glass Slide:
A glass slide, also known as a microscope slide, is a small, thin, rectangular piece of glass typically measuring about 1 inch by 3 inches (25.4 mm by 76.2 mm).
It serves as the platform for mounting and viewing specimens under a microscope.
Glass slides are designed to be optically clear, allowing light to pass through the specimen for microscopic examination.
One side of the slide is flat and smooth, providing a stable surface for specimen placement, while the other side is often slightly frosted or marked for labeling and identification.
Specimens are typically affixed to the slide using mounting media, such as water, glycerin, or a specialized mounting medium, to ensure the specimen remains in place during microscopic observation.
Cover slips, also made of glass, are often placed over the specimen to protect it and provide a flat, uniform surface for the microscope objective to focus on.
Glass slides are commonly used in histology, cytology, microbiology, and various other fields of microscopy for the preparation and examination of specimens, such as tissue sections, blood smears, and microorganisms.
In summary, a staining Coplin jar is a container used for staining biological specimens, while a glass slide is the platform for mounting and viewing these specimens under a microscope. Together, they are integral tools in histological and microscopic studies, enabling the preparation and examination of samples for research, diagnosis, and education in the biological sciences.