The PM-12 Trinocular Polarizing Microscope is designed for advanced educational and laboratory studies using polarized light. It features a stable mechanical construction with a trinocular observation head adaptable to monocular or binocular use. A complete polarizing optical system, precision rotating stage, coaxial focusing, adjustable condenser, and built-in halogen illumination ensure controlled observation of optical properties in mineralogical and crystallographic laboratory applications and training environments.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | PM-12 |
| Microscope Type | Trinocular Polarizing Microscope |
| Observation Head | Trinocular (replaceable with monocular and binocular head) |
| Analyzer | Sliding analyzer |
| Compensators | 1/2 wave and 1/4 wave compensator |
| Stage Type | Rotatable circular stage |
| Stage Rotation | 0–360° with vernier |
| Condenser | Adjustable condenser |
| Condenser Numerical Aperture | N.A. 1.25 |
| Focusing System | Co-axial focusing system |
| 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 |
Trinocular head suitable for visual observation and documentation
Interchangeable monocular and binocular head compatibility
Complete polarizing optical system for laboratory studies
Sliding analyzer for polarized light examination
Supplied with half-wave and quarter-wave compensators
Precision circular stage with full 360° rotation and vernier
Smooth co-axial focusing mechanism for accurate image control
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 illumination
Robust construction for academic and research laboratories
The PM-12 Polarizing Microscope operates by transmitting light from the halogen illumination source through a graduated polarizer to generate plane-polarized light. When the specimen on the rotating stage interacts with this light, birefringence effects are produced. The sliding analyzer, compensators, and stage rotation allow evaluation of optical behavior. The adjustable condenser and precise focusing system maintain consistent illumination and image clarity during observation.
Mineralogy and crystallography laboratory studies
Geological thin-section analysis
Material science and anisotropic material evaluation
Educational training in polarized light microscopy
Physics laboratory optical experiments
Research-based crystal orientation studies