Globe Scientific’s Diamond Essentials plain microscope slides are made from high-quality soda lime glass for routine microscopy and specimen preparation. These slides provide a clear, unmarked surface and are pre-cleaned and ready to use.

Choose ground edges with 90° corners (1301), ground edges with safety corners (1321), or beveled edges with clipped corners (1331). All options measure 25 × 75 mm with a thickness of 1.1 mm.

Key Features

• Soda lime glass construction: High-quality glass for routine laboratory microscopy and specimen preparation.
• Plain specimen surface: An unmarked format for workflows that do not require a frosted or color coded labeling area.
• Three corner options: Select 90° corners, safety corners or clipped corners to match your laboratory’s preferences and requirements.
• Two edge styles: Ground edges are paired with 90° or safety corners; beveled edges are paired with clipped corners.
• Pre-cleaned convenience: Slides are ready to use for specimen preparation.
• Consistent dimensions: Each slide measures 25 × 75 mm and is 1.1 mm thick.
• Convenient packaging: 72 slides per box, 20 boxes per case—1,440 slides total, equivalent to 10 gross.

Find the Right Microscope Slide for Your Workflow

Explore our Microscope Slide Selection Guide to compare Diamond Essentials, Diamond White Glass and General Purpose slides. Filter by surface, corner style or color, search by item number, and review specifications to find an option that fits your laboratory’s needs.

Storage and Handling

Transportation and storage conditions affect the quality and performance of soda lime glass microscope slides. Follow these recommendations to help maintain slide quality:

• Keep dry at a constant room temperature: Repeated warming and cooling can cause condensation, which may lead to slides sticking together.
• Store above floor level: Keep boxes on a shelf or pallet rather than directly on the floor.
• Store separately from solvents: Solvent exposure can cause the slide surface to become hydrophobic.
• Allow slides to reach room temperature before use.
• Rotate stock regularly: Soda lime glass undergoes an aging process. Use the oldest slides first.

Shelf Life

Diamond Essentials soda lime glass microscope slides have an approximate shelf life of two years when the recommended transportation and storage conditions are followed. Proper storage and regular stock rotation help maintain slide quality and performance.