SKU: PRODUCT ID:50242
Zeiss PlasDIC APN 10x/0.25 DIC Slider
Zeiss PlasDIC APN 10x/0.25 DIC Slider
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Zeiss PlasDIC Objective APN 10x/0.25 | Catalog #444500
The Zeiss PlasDIC APN 10x/0.25 objective (Catalog #444500) is a specialized phase-enhancing lens designed for use with PlasDIC (Plastic-compatible Differential Interference Contrast) imaging on inverted microscopes. With a 10x magnification and 0.25 numerical aperture, this objective provides excellent contrast and clarity when viewing transparent, unstained specimens—particularly in plastic culture vessels such as Petri dishes and multiwell plates.
Condition
Refurbished/Used
(This product has been inspected and verified to meet manufacturer specifications)
Key Features
- 10x magnification with 0.25 NA for wide field overview and scanning
- Optimized for PlasDIC imaging in plastic-bottom dishes
- Designed for transmitted light contrast without traditional DIC prisms
- Ideal for live-cell observation in culture conditions
- Compatible with Zeiss inverted microscopes configured for PlasDIC
Applications
- Live Cell Imaging in Plastic Dishes
- Routine Cell Culture Monitoring
- Developmental Biology
- Phase-Enhanced Observation in Multiwell Plates
- Low-Magnification Tissue Screening
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Zeiss |
| Model | PlasDIC APN 10x/0.25 |
| Catalog Number | 444500 |
| Magnification | 10x |
| Numerical Aperture (NA) | 0.25 |
| Optical Technique | PlasDIC (Plastic-Compatible DIC) |
| Immersion Medium | Air (Dry) |
| Microscope Compatibility | Zeiss Inverted Microscopes with PlasDIC |
| Condition | Refurbished/Used |
Additional Details
Additional Details
- Manufacturer: Zeiss
- Model: PlasDIC APN 10x/0.25
- Catalog Number: 50242
- Serial Number: N/A
- Condition: Used

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