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Food Analysis under the Microscope(Post)
Foreign materials in food need to be identified with a variety of food analysis methods for safety reasons. Food analysis microscopes are used to identify ingredients that go into prepared foods, add ...
Viewing Polymers under the Microscope(Post)In the chemical industry and when manufacturing plastic goods examining materials under the microscope is of utmost importance. Polymers can be examined in their primary forms, or once they have been ...
Choosing an Inspection Microscope(Post)What Kind of Microscopes Are Best for Inspection Tasks? A microscope can be used when inspecting parts for quality control, failure analysis, and research and development in order to see details that ...
What Kids Microscope Should I Buy for My Child?(Post)Choosing A Children's Microscope for Your Student There are many types of children’s microscopes on the market and it can be frustrating trying to figure out which one is best. Here are a few t ...
Human Cardiac Muscle under Microscope(Post)The human cardiac muscle (or heart muscle) is an involuntary, striated muscle found in the walls of the heart. There are 3 major types of muscle: Skeletal muscle (covering the skeleton and giving th ...
Tartaric Acid under the Microscope(Post)This image of tartaric acid was captured by Harald K. Andersen in Steinberg, Norway. Andersen used a polarizing microscope with a wave plate. The microscope setup had a Nikon 10x objective lens and a ...
Microscope Digital Camera Options (Post)Digital Microscope Cameras When selecting a digital microscope camera it can be helpful to understand the pros and cons of each type of camera in order to determine which camera will work best for yo ...
5 Tips to Properly Care for Your Microscope(Post)Microscope Care & Handling Following several tips to properly care for your microscope will help ensure that your microscope lasts for years to come. When carrying your microscope from one locati ...
Best Microscope for Engraving Jewelry (Post)Engraving jewelry requires precision, control, and the ability to clearly see fine detail without sacrificing comfort. A standard microscope won’t always cut it. The wrong setup can limit your ...
How to Use Your Compound Microscope(Post)A compound microscope looks something like this: Start using your compound microscope to observe samples by following these steps. Use the above labeled microscope image if you are unsure whe ...
Viewing Crystals with a Polarized Light Microscope(Post)Salt Crystals Under the Microscope The following images were obtained using a polarizing microscope. The sample above is of a mixture of potassium chloride, sodium chloride, and calcium chloride at ...
Koehler Microscope Illumination(Post)Koehler illumination is obtained by focusing and centering microscopy light on the field of view in order to increase contrast and resolution. Koehler illumination was first introduced in 1893 by Aug ...
