{"product_id":"nikon-p-cq-quartz-wedge-compensator-6-orders","title":"Nikon P-CQ Quartz Wedge Compensator, 6 Orders","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji', sans-serif;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNikon P-CQ Quartz Wedge Compensator (6 Orders)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a precision polarized light accessory designed for quantitative retardation measurements in polarizing microscopy. Inserted directly into the nosepiece slot, it enables accurate birefringence analysis across a wide retardation range — an essential tool for mineralogy, materials science, and biological fiber research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji', sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🔬 \u003cstrong\u003e6-Order Quartz Wedge\u003c\/strong\u003e — Wide retardation range for comprehensive birefringence measurement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📊 \u003cstrong\u003eRetardation Range: 0 to 1800nm\u003c\/strong\u003e — Precise quantitative measurement capability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🔩 \u003cstrong\u003eNosepiece Slot Insertion\u003c\/strong\u003e — Easy, tool-free installation into standard Nikon nosepiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eNew Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e — Factory fresh, fully inspected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🏛️ \u003cstrong\u003eUniversity Purchase Orders Accepted\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji', sans-serif;\"\u003e🔧 Product Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji', sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Nikon P-CQ is a quartz wedge compensator engineered for use with Nikon polarizing microscope systems. By inserting into the nosepiece slot, it allows the user to introduce a continuously variable retardation from 0 to 1800nm (6 orders of retardation), making it ideal for determining the sign of birefringence and measuring optical path differences in anisotropic specimens. The quartz wedge design provides a graduated retardation gradient across its length, enabling direct visual identification of interference colors and their corresponding retardation values using the Michel-Lévy color chart. Its precision construction ensures repeatable, accurate results in both research and quality control environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji', sans-serif;\"\u003e🔎 Typical Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji', sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBirefringence measurement in mineralogy and petrology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFiber and polymer orientation analysis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiquid crystal and thin film characterization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBiological tissue and collagen fiber analysis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials science and optical path difference determination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePharmaceutical crystal identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji', sans-serif;\"\u003e📊 Key Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji', sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eQuartz Wedge Compensator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eOrders\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e6 Orders\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRetardation Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e0 to 1800nm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eInsertion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNosepiece slot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNikon polarizing microscope systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eJapan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMDV40200\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji', sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eUniversity and institutional purchase orders are accepted. 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