偏光显微镜 · College of Bioengineering, Zone B, Chongqing University
Polarizing Microscope

I. Purpose
The MP41 transmitted/reflected polarizing microscope uses the polarization properties of light to study and identify birefringent substances. It allows users to perform single-polarization observation, crossed-polarization observation, and conoscopic observation. It is widely used in research and inspection in geology, chemistry, healthcare, and pharmaceuticals, and can also be used for crystal-phase observation of liquid polymer materials, biopolymers, and liquid crystal materials. It is an ideal instrument for research and teaching in research institutions and universities.
II. Main Parameters:
1. Eyepieces: WF10X/22; reticle eyepiece 10X/22, graduation value 0.1 mm/division.
2. Eyepiece tube: 0° inclination, trinocular, two-position light splitter.
3. Objectives: infinity objectives PL L 5X/0.12, working distance: 26.1 mm; infinity objective PL L 10X/0.25, working distance: 20.2 mm; infinity objective PL L 40X/0.60 (spring), working distance: 3.98 mm; infinity objective PL L 60X/0.70 (spring), working distance: 3.18 mm.
4. Objective nosepiece: four-position inward-facing ball-bearing-positioned nosepiece.
5. Stage: rotatable stage, diameter Ø150 mm, 360° equally divided scale, vernier graduation value 6’, adjustable center, with locking device.
6. Epi-illumination system: 6V30W halogen lamp, adjustable brightness; built-in field diaphragm and aperture diaphragm; (yellow, blue, green, frosted glass) filter conversion device; analyzer (rotatable 360°, with scale and fine vernier); polarizer (rotatable 360°).
7. Focusing mechanism: coarse and fine coaxial focusing, with limit and locking devices; fine-focus handwheel graduation value 2 μm.
8. Camera port: 1XC
