Glass Microscope Slides
Procedures to separate slides that tend to "stick together" in the box
The sticking together of slides in the box, seems to be a phenomenon that is
generic to all glass microscope slides. We are often times asked what is the best
procedure for getting them separated.
Actually there are several different approaches:
Most common:
The clump of slides sticking together should be dipped in liquid nitrogen.
Once cold they tend to pull apart without difficulty. If slides are washed and
then stacked while still wet, this liquid nitrogen treatment solves the problem.
Another common method is to warm the stacked clump of slides on a hot plate.
Now some users of slides say this is all a lot more difficult than just using the edge
of a razor blade or scalpel blade to separate them. We do not recommend that method
because of the possibility of breaking off a sharp metallic edge of the blade. But
if you do decide this is the method for you, be sure to wear appropriate eye protection.
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