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Microscope Slides Depression
Microscope Slides Depression (Product Code: SLE/M/95) are glass cavity slides used to hold a drop of liquid so that living organisms such as protozoa, water fleas and small larvae can be watched moving under a microscope without being crushed. Each pack contains 12 glass slides of 25 × 75 mm, 1.3 mm thick, each with a 15 mm wide depression. They are supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India, for microbiology and biology lab work.
Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pack size | 12 slides |
| Material | Glass |
| Size | 25 × 75 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Depression | 15 mm wide |
| Product image | For illustration; the image may vary from the slides supplied |
| Product code | SLE/M/95 |
| Supplied by | Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India |
What Are Depression Slides Used For?
A flat slide squeezes a drop of pond water into a thin film, which traps or flattens anything larger than a few cells. The shallow well in a depression slide holds a deeper drop, so Paramecium, rotifers, Daphnia, mosquito larvae or brine shrimp can swim freely while students watch feeding, movement and heartbeat. The same slides are used for observing yeast in a sugar solution, germinating pollen, or small crystals growing from a solution.
In microbiology, depression slides are the classic choice for the hanging-drop method: a drop of culture is placed on a cover glass, a thin ring of petroleum jelly is applied around the cavity, and the slide is inverted onto the cover glass so the drop hangs in the well for checking motility. Clean the cavity carefully after use, since residue collects in the curve. They make a practical addition to microbiology lab equipment for schools and colleges in India.
What to Specify When Ordering
- Number of packs of 12 slides.
- Whether cover glasses and plain slides should be quoted on the same order.
- Depth of depression, if your method needs it — ask us, as it is not listed here.
Supplier
Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, trading under the ScienceLab name in Ambala, Haryana, supplies Microscope Slides Depression as a laboratory consumable. We source them for schools, colleges, microbiology labs and dealers, and they can be combined with plain slides, cover glasses and microscopes on one quotation. The ScienceLab profile has more about the company.
Related Microscope Products
Items used alongside cavity slides for live-specimen work:
- Cover Glasses — to cover the well or make a hanging drop.
- Microscope Slides Glass — flat slides for stained and fixed preparations.
- Concavity Slides — another cavity slide listing to compare.
- Student Microscope with Movable Condenser — condenser control helps with transparent live organisms.
More items are in the Microscope category.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many slides are in a pack of Microscope Slides Depression?
Each pack of Microscope Slides Depression (SLE/M/95) contains 12 glass slides. A pack is usually enough for a small class to work in pairs on live pond-water or culture observations during one practical.
What size is the depression on these slides?
Each of the Microscope Slides Depression has a 15 mm wide depression in a 25 × 75 mm slide that is 1.3 mm thick. The depth of the cavity is not listed, so please ask us if your method depends on it.
How are depression slides different from flat slides?
Microscope Slides Depression have a shallow well that holds a deeper drop of liquid than a flat slide. Living organisms can therefore move freely without being squashed, which is ideal for watching swimming protozoa, water fleas and larvae.
Can the depression slides be used for the hanging-drop method?
Yes. Microscope Slides Depression are the usual choice for hanging-drop preparations: the drop sits on a cover glass sealed over the cavity and hangs in the well, allowing students to check the motility of bacteria or other small organisms.
Why does the listing say the image may vary?
The photo shown for Microscope Slides Depression is for illustration, and the image may vary from the slides supplied. The listed details — 12 glass slides, 25 × 75 mm, 1.3 mm thick, 15 mm wide depression — describe what is quoted.
Who supplies Microscope Slides Depression?
Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India, supplies Microscope Slides Depression to schools, colleges, microbiology labs and distributors in India and international markets, and can quote them with cover glasses and plain slides.
Request a Quote
For Microscope Slides Depression (SLE/M/95), send the number of packs and delivery details through our contact page, or add them to the enquiry cart.
Last updated: 24 September 2026
