Michael Hooker Microscopy Facility (MHMF.ORG)

Immersion Oil Solubility & Compatibility

Some useful information listed on the sheet is:

DF oil soluble in: Acetone, Carbon Tetrachloride, Ethanol, Ethyl Ether, Freon TF, Heptane, methylene Chloride, Naphtha, Toluene, Turpentine, Xylene.

Choose one that does not also dissolve your lens cements.

DF oil ( and I would expect others) is incompatible with: Polycarbonate, Polystyrene, Neoprene Rubber, and Tygon.

This is good to know when using oils and home built chambers.

Regards,

Tom

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