Trinocular Polarizing Microscope (PM-12)

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.

Trinocular Polarizing Microscope (PM-12)

Technical Specification Table

 

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

 

Key Features

 

  • 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


 

Working Principle

 

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.


 

Applications / Use Cases

  • 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

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