Ore Binocular Microscope (OR-01)

The OR-01 Ore Microscope is designed for reflected and transmitted light examination of opaque and semi-opaque materials. It features a rigid mechanical structure with a binocular observation head, complete polarizing optics, and precise stage rotation. The microscope integrates coaxial focusing, adjustable condenser, graduated polarizer, and halogen illumination, enabling controlled analysis of mineral textures, grain boundaries, and optical properties in geological and metallurgical laboratories.

Ore Binocular Microscope (OR-01)

Technical Specification Table

 

Specification Details
Model OR-01
Microscope Type Ore Microscope
Observation Head Binocular (replaceable with monocular and trinocular head)
Illumination Modes Incident and transmitted light
Analyzer Sliding analyzer
Compensators 1/2 wave and 1/4 wave compensator
Bertrand Lens Provided
Focusing System Co-axial focusing system
Stage Type Rotatable circular stage
Stage Rotation 0–360° with vernier
Condenser Adjustable condenser
Condenser Numerical Aperture N.A. 1.25
Polarizer Fully graduated with in–out system
Illumination Built-in halogen lamp, 6V–20W
Light Control Solid-state light control arrangement
Eyepieces 5x (cross), 10x (ocular), 15x (optional)
Objectives P5x, P10x, P40x / P45x
Power Supply 230V AC
Packaging Inner thermocol or styrofoam packing with outer cardboard box

 

Key Features

 

  • Designed for ore and opaque mineral examination

  • Supports both incident and transmitted illumination modes

  • Binocular head with option for monocular or trinocular upgrade

  • Complete polarizing optical system with Bertrand lens

  • Sliding analyzer for polarized light analysis

  • Supplied with half-wave and quarter-wave compensators

  • Precision circular stage with 360° rotation and vernier

  • Smooth co-axial focusing for accurate image adjustment

  • Adjustable condenser with numerical aperture of 1.25

  • Fully graduated polarizer with in–out mechanism

  • Built-in 6V–20W halogen illumination system

  • Solid-state light intensity control for stable performance


 

Working Principle

 

The OR-01 Ore Microscope operates by directing incident or transmitted halogen illumination through a graduated polarizer to produce polarized light. This light interacts with ore specimens mounted on the rotating stage, revealing reflectance, anisotropy, and texture variations. The analyzer, compensators, and Bertrand lens enable detailed optical evaluation. Co-axial focusing and controlled illumination ensure accurate observation of mineralogical and metallurgical characteristics.


 

Applications / Use Cases

 

  • Ore and opaque mineral identification

  • Geological laboratory mineral studies

  • Metallurgical microstructure analysis

  • Material science research involving reflective samples

  • Educational training in ore microscopy

  • Industrial mineral quality assessment

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