{"product_id":"olympus-bhsp-polarized-light-microscope-with-dispersion-staining-objective","title":"Olympus BHSP Polarized Light Microscope with Dispersion Staining Objective","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji', sans-serif; color: rgb(0,0,0);\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eOlympus BHSP Polarized Light Microscope with McCrone Dispersion Staining Objective\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fully configured, completely refurbished polarizing system — combining a large rotating ball-bearing stage, Bertrand lens conoscopic capability, 530nm full wave plate compensator, and a McCrone dispersion staining objective for advanced mineralogy, asbestos identification, and forensic particle analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji', sans-serif; color: rgb(0,0,0);\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🔬 \u003cstrong\u003eMcCrone dispersion staining 10x objective\u003c\/strong\u003e — specialized for refractive index determination and asbestos fiber identification by dispersion staining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🔵 \u003cstrong\u003e10x, 20x, and 40x POL objectives\u003c\/strong\u003e for standard polarized light observation across the full magnification range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🔮 \u003cstrong\u003eRotatable analyzer with Bertrand lens\u003c\/strong\u003e for conoscopic interference figure observation and optical axis determination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🧪 \u003cstrong\u003e530nm full wave plate compensator\u003c\/strong\u003e for interference color and retardation analysis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌀 \u003cstrong\u003eLarge rotating ball-bearing stage\u003c\/strong\u003e for precise extinction angle measurement and crystal orientation analysis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📷 \u003cstrong\u003e3-position trinocular head\u003c\/strong\u003e with 10x eyepieces (one adjustable with crosshair reticle) for observation and documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eCompletely refurbished to perform same as new\u003c\/strong\u003e — includes power cord, dust cover, and instruction manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji', sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🔧 Product Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji', sans-serif; color: rgb(0,0,0);\"\u003eThe Olympus BHSP is widely regarded as one of the finest polarizing microscopes ever produced, and this configuration is specifically equipped for the most demanding analytical polarized light applications — including dispersion staining for asbestos identification and refractive index determination. The McCrone dispersion staining 10x objective is a specialized tool that enables identification of asbestos fibers and other particles by their characteristic dispersion colors in liquids of known refractive index — a technique critical for environmental, occupational health, and forensic analysis. Three standard POL objectives — 10x, 20x, and 40x — cover the full magnification range for routine polarized light observation. The rotatable analyzer unit with Bertrand lens enables conoscopic observation of interference figures for optical axis determination and crystal system identification. The 530nm full wave plate compensator enables interference color and retardation measurement. The flip-top condenser with built-in rotatable polarizer and click stops provides convenient, repeatable polarizer positioning. The large rotating ball-bearing stage enables precise extinction angle measurement. The 4-position centerable POL nosepiece ensures accurate objective centration. The 12V 100W quartz halogen lamphouse provides bright, stable illumination. The 3-position trinocular head with crosshair reticle eyepiece supports simultaneous observation, measurement, and camera documentation. Completely refurbished to perform same as new, this system ships with power cord, dust cover, and instruction manual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji', sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🔎 Typical Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji', sans-serif; color: rgb(0,0,0);\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsbestos fiber identification by McCrone dispersion staining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefractive index determination of particles and fibers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMineralogy and petrology thin section analysis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConoscopic observation for optical axis and crystal system determination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterference color and retardation measurement with compensators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForensic particle and fiber analysis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji', sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📊 Key Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; 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border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNosepiece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4-position centerable POL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eObjectives\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMcCrone Dispersion Staining 10x, POL 10x, POL 20x, POL 40x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eStage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLarge rotating ball-bearing stage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAnalyzer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRotatable with Bertrand lens (conoscopic)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCompensator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; 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