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Cavity Slides (Single Cavity)
Cavity Slides (Single Cavity) (Product Code: SCL1557/021) are rectangular microscope slides in clear borosilicate glass with one concave well, used to hold a drop of culture or a small living organism for observation without crushing it under a coverslip. Biology and microbiology students use them for hanging-drop preparations and live-specimen study, and the heat- and chemical-resistant glass stands up to repeated cleaning. They are supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India.
Key Details
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Single cavity (concave well) slide |
| Material | Borosilicate glass |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Colour | Clear |
| Properties | Heat resistant, chemical resistant |
| Product code | SCL1557/021 |
| Supplied by | Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India |
What Are Cavity Slides Used For?
In the hanging-drop method, a drop of broth culture or pond water is placed on a coverslip, the rim of the cavity is ringed with a little petroleum jelly, and the slide is lowered over the coverslip and turned the right way up. The drop then hangs inside the well, where students can watch bacterial motility or the swimming of Paramecium, Euglena and other protozoa without the sample drying out. The well is also handy for germinating pollen grains in a drop of sugar solution.
Find the edge of the drop with the low-power objective before moving to higher magnification. Because the borosilicate glass is chemical resistant, the slides can be cleaned with alcohol and used again, and they sit comfortably alongside stains and coverslips as part of the microbiology lab equipment in India’s school and college labs.
Supplier
ScienceLab is the trading name of Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited of Ambala, Haryana, which supplies these cavity slides to schools, colleges, laboratories and dealers in India and international markets, often in the same order as coverslips, stains and microscopes. For vendor registration, the supplying company is Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited (CIN U29309HR2020PTC087597, GSTIN 06AAECJ8618A1ZT). The company profile has further details.
Related Biology Lab Equipment
Items needed alongside cavity slides for live-specimen microscopy:
- Coverslips — carry the hanging drop over the cavity.
- Binocular Microscope — for comfortable viewing of moving organisms.
- Plain Slides — for fixed and stained smears that do not need a well.
- Methylene Blue (Cellulose) — a simple stain that makes cells easier to see.
- Slide Box — protects clean slides between practical sessions.
Find more microscopy consumables and specimens in the Biology Lab category.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do Cavity Slides (Single Cavity) differ from plain slides?
Cavity Slides (Single Cavity) have a concave well ground into the glass that holds a drop of liquid, so live organisms can move freely and are not crushed under the coverslip. Plain slides are flat and suit fixed, stained or squashed preparations instead.
What are Cavity Slides (Single Cavity) made of?
Cavity Slides (Single Cavity) are made of clear borosilicate glass, which is heat resistant and chemical resistant. That means they tolerate cleaning with alcohol and contact with common biological stains without clouding, and can be used for many practical sessions.
Are coverslips needed with Cavity Slides (Single Cavity)?
Yes. The hanging-drop method with Cavity Slides (Single Cavity) uses a coverslip to carry the drop over the well. Coverslips are ordered separately, so add them to the same enquiry along with petroleum jelly for sealing the rim.
What are the dimensions of Cavity Slides (Single Cavity)?
The slide and cavity dimensions of Cavity Slides (Single Cavity) are not stated in the product details. Please ask through the contact page if you need exact measurements for a slide holder, mechanical stage or storage box.
How many Cavity Slides (Single Cavity) come in a pack?
The pack quantity of Cavity Slides (Single Cavity) is not listed on this page. Confirm it with ScienceLab when you request a quotation, and state how many slides your class or laboratory needs in total.
Who supplies Cavity Slides (Single Cavity)?
Cavity Slides (Single Cavity), product code SCL1557/021, are supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd, which trades as ScienceLab from Ambala, Haryana, India, to schools, colleges and laboratories in India and international markets.
Can Cavity Slides (Single Cavity) be reused?
Yes. After use, wipe the petroleum jelly off Cavity Slides (Single Cavity), wash them in warm soapy water, rinse, clean with alcohol and dry with lint-free tissue before storing them in a slide box.
Request a Quote
Request a quotation for Cavity Slides (Single Cavity) through the contact page, or add them to the enquiry cart together with coverslips and stains.
Last updated: 24 September 2026
