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Olympus BX51 Metallurgical Brightfield/Darkfield Microscope with Trinocular Head

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€11,590.12excl. VAT

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Product description

Olympus BX51 metallurgical brightfield/darkfield microscope with trinocular head and 4 objectives for advanced material analysis.

The Olympus BX51 is a versatile metallurgical microscope designed for precise material and industrial sample analysis using both brightfield and darkfield illumination techniques. Key features include:

  • Trinocular head enabling simultaneous observation and imaging, suitable for advanced microscopy workflows.
  • Integrated transmitted and reflected light capability, ideal for analyzing opaque and transparent specimens.
  • Equipped with a 5-position nosepiece and four high-quality objectives: UMPlanFl 5x, 10x, 20x, and LMPlanFl 50x, offering a range of magnification for detailed imaging.
  • Optical system enhanced by a U-LWCD long working distance condenser supporting diverse sample preparations.
  • Includes a pair of WHN 10x/22 eyepieces and a 0.5x camera adapter compatible with digital imaging systems, essential for documentation in materials science and biotechnology research.
  • Illumination provided by dual 12V 100W halogen lamphouses with spare bulbs, ensuring consistent light stability for fluorescence analysis and metallurgical inspection.
  • The left-hand mechanical stage features a clear glass plate, enhancing specimen positioning precision during complex workflows.

This microscope is widely used in biomedical engineering, materials characterization, and biotechnology imaging applications, providing essential support for workflows like bioprocessing quality control and molecular diagnostics under microscopy. The BX51 is critical for research environments focusing on synthetic biology and biomanufacturing where high-resolution imaging of sample morphology is required.

Serviced and packed by Authorized Olympus Service Technicians, the BX51 assures reliability and optimal performance for demanding microscopy applications in cell imaging and metallurgical analysis.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does laboratory equipment typically last?

With a service contract, ten to fifteen years is normal for most benchtop instruments. Detectors and pumps are the parts that wear first.

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Last updated 19 October 2026