Cargille Immersion Oils - 16482-1/2OZ

Cargille Immersion Oils are required for high magnification and to obtain sharp images with clear resolution. These immersion oils meet ISO standards for quality and are PCB-free.

Type A (low viscosity) and Type B (high viscosity) are used for normal microscopy applications with viscosities from 150-1250 centistokes. The greater the gap between cover glass and objective, or condenser and slide, the more desirable high viscosity becomes.

Types A and B are virtually interchangeable and are miscible with each other for intermediate viscosities. The deciding factor in choosing between them is the optimum viscosity for your particular application.

Immersion Oil Type A

• For normal light microscopy
• Standard immersion oil for general use
• Low viscosity for ease of use, especially helpful to beginning students

• Refractive Index @ 23° C
  • F Line (486.1 nm) – 1.5239
  • E Line (546.1 nm) – 1.5180
  • D Line (589.3 nm) – 1.5150
  • C Line (656.3 nm) – 1.5114

• Viscosity: 150 cSt ± 10% @ 23°C (low)

Immersion Oil Type B

• General purpose immersion oil
• Higher viscosity version of Type A

• Refractive Index @ 23° C
  • F Line (486.1 nm) – 1.5236
  • E Line (546.1 nm) – 1.5180
  • D Line (589.3 nm) – 1.5150
  • C Line (656.3 nm) – 1.5116

• Viscosity: 1250 cSt ± 10% @ 23°C (high)