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Preservative Tablet Information

Jul 1st 2024

Preservative Tablets Microscope World carries several options for preservative tablets. Below is info on each of these preservative tablets and their specific uses. Stabilize Urine Specimens for Delayed Lab Exam of Urine Cargille's Cult-Ur Preservative Tablets are designed to stabilize urine samples for delayed laboratory examination of urine. Cult-Ur tablets are mercury free and are designed for …
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Microscope Slide Mounting Media

Microscope Slide Mounting Media

Jun 20th 2024

Microscope Slide Mounting Media  The Cargille Meltmount series consists of optical-quality thermoplastic mounting media, designed for microscope slide mounting and other optical coupling applications.Meltmount can serve as a modern alternative to traditional mounting media. Old Mounting Media Meltmount Equivalent Canada Balsam Meltmount 1.539 - optically similar to Canada Balsam with a …
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Understanding Optical Gels

Jun 19th 2024

What are Optical Gels? Optical gels are a coupling agent used to match the refractive index of BK-7 glass along with other glass, and fused Silica. Selecting the Best Optical Gel for the Application There are different types of optical gels that work better for different uses. Below is a list of applications and the best optical gel for each. Optical Coupling for Optical Fibers and Optical Compone …
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Understanding BRIX and Brix  Liquids

Understanding BRIX and Brix Liquids

Jun 12th 2024

What is BRIX? BRIX is a refractive index unit of measurement. Refractive Index is the propensity of light to bend as it passes through liquid. For example, a glass of pure water will bend light that passes through it. As solids are dissolved in water, the light will bend more as the accumulation increases. What is the BRIX scale used for? The food industry uses the BRIX scale to measure the estima …
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