ISO 8255-1:2017

Microscopes — Cover glasses — Part 1: Dimensional tolerances, thickness and optical properties

ISO 8255-1:2017 specifies requirements for dimensional tolerances, thickness and optical properties for microscope cover glasses used for transmitted light microscopy in the visible spectral range (400 nm to 760 nm).

Microscopes — Lamelles couvre-objet — Partie 1: Tolérances dimensionnelles, épaisseur et propriétés optiques

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 05-Jun-2017
• ICS: 37.020 - Optical equipment
• Technical Committee: ISO/TC 172/SC 5 - Microscopes and endoscopes
• Drafting Committee: ISO/TC 172/SC 5 - Microscopes and endoscopes
• Current Stage: 9093 - International Standard confirmed
• Completion Date: 14-Sep-2022

Relations

• Revises: ISO 8255-1:2011 - Microscopes — Cover glasses — Part 1: Dimensional tolerances, thickness and optical properties
• Effective Date: 10-Dec-2016

Standards Content (Sample)

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 8255-1
Third edition
2017-06
Microscopes — Cover glasses —
Part 1:
Dimensional tolerances, thickness and
optical properties
Microscopes — Lamelles couvre-objet —
Partie 1: Tolérances dimensionnelles, épaisseur et propriétés optiques
Reference number
ISO 8255-1:2017(E)
©
ISO 2017

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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Requirements . 1
4.1 General . 1
4.2 Dimensional tolerances for thickness . 1
4.3 Dimensional tolerances for length, width and diameter . 2
4.4 Optical properties . 2
5 Marking and labelling . 3
Annex A (informative) Guidelines for selection of cover glass type . 4
Annex B (informative) Typical dimensions for rectangular and round cover glasses .5
Bibliography . 6
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Foreword
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The committee responsible for this document is ISO/TC 172, Optics and photonics, Subcommittee SC 5,
Microscopes and endoscopes.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition (ISO 8255-1:2011), of which it constitutes a
minor revision to correct the designation of cover glass.
A list of all parts in the ISO 8255 series can be found on the ISO website.
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Introduction
This document defines dimensions and specifies optical quality requirements in order to guarantee the
quality of observation.
The data given in this document are applicable to most products in use and have been adapted to take
into account the relevant national standards in vigour.
This document contains requirements for dimensional tolerances, thickness and optical properties,
whereas quality requirements and test methods related to the material a
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