More about part: Carl Zeiss Jena Jenaval / Jenapol microscope angle mirror for transmitted light (ID: 99688)
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Description
Carl Zeiss Jena Jenaval / Jenapol microscope angle mirror for transmitted lightRight-angle mirror for transmitted-light microscopes such as the Carl Zeiss Jena Jenaval and similar models.
Compatible with, among others:
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenaval
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenalumar
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenapol
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenavert
The function of this microscope component is to reflect the light coming from the microscope base vertically upwards so that, after passing through the microscope slide with the specimen and the objective, it reaches the eyepieces and finally the user's eyes.
This component is a metal casting with a circular opening. The mirror is mounted in this opening. The complete assembly is fastened to the microscope base with screws.
Metal cast or injection-moulded microscope components manufactured by Carl Zeiss Jena carry identification numbers. The part to which the mirror is attached bears the number 2649 (full marking: Si10 CZ 2649).
Replacement of the right-angle mirror in Carl Zeiss Jena microscopes may be necessary in the following situations:
- if the mirror has become significantly scratched due to improper cleaning (minor scratches are usually not visible during normal use)
- if the reflective silver coating of the installed mirror has become oxidised
- if the mirror has been damaged, chipped or cracked, for example after becoming detached from its mount
- if the metal casting holding the mirror chips or breaks due to age, stresses caused by the mounting screw or mechanical damage
Manufacturer
Carl Zeiss Jena - (VEB Carl Zeiss Jena DDR (former East Germany)) ➔ All parts
It comes from
This part was removed from the following microscope:
Why do you need this?
This microscope part is typically used for the following purposes:
- as a service part for replacement of the complete module
- the main applications are listed in the description
Compatibility
This microscope part is compatible with the following microscope models, among others:




