Cargille Heavy Liquids
For Determining and Monitoring Densities of Non-Porous Solids
Cargille Heavy Liquids are precision calibrated density liquids used to determine the density of non-porous solids. A
specimen that sinks is obviously greater in density than the liquid; conversely, a sample that floats is lower in density. Density is determined by successively swirling a specimen in different Heavy
Liquids until one is found in which it remains suspended or "swims." The density of the sample then matches the density of the Heavy Liquid, which is a known value.
Cargille Heavy Liquids have applications in Geology, Mineralogy and Gemology for sorting and identification, e.g. gems, selected intervals of density will separate classes or
individual specimens. For Quality Control, one liquid may suffice to test for maximum or minimum density of plastics, insulation, ceramics, and many other compressed items. In instrumentation, Heavy
Liquids have utility as manometer liquids and control components.
Cargille Heavy Liquids are available in a range extending from 0.8 to 5.0 gm/cc. The Liquids are divided into two Series: Aqueous and Organic. The Aqueous Series is subdivided into
three Groups according to formulation: Inorganic Salts, Thallium Malonate Formate (Clerici Solution), and Melts. The Aqueous Series is water soluble and employed when water insoluble materials are
involved. The Organic Series is miscible with most organic solvents and used with water soluble materials.
Heavy Liquids are formulated to a specifically requested density standardized at 23°C and to a tolerance of ±0.005 gm/cc (refer to Tolerance and Temperature Sections).
How to Order Heavy Liquids
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Determine if object to be immersed in Heavy Liquid is soluble in a water solution or an organic solvent. If it is water soluble, a Heavy Liquid from the Organic Series is recommended; if soluble in an organic solvent, select form the Aqueous Series.
- From the Heavy Liquid Selection Guide, find the density required under the appropriate Series within the density range indicated.
- Order by Catalog Number and specify the precise density of Heavy Liquid required.
- Specify if a tolerance of ±0.0005 gm/cc is required. A ±0.005 gm/cc tolerance is supplied when no tolerance is specified.
- Specify if calibration to a temperature other than 23°C is required. When no standardization temperature is specified, Heavy Liquids are supplied calibrated to 23°C.
- Specify the quantity of each Heavy Liquid required (refer to Packaging Section).
Heavy Liquid Selection Guide
Aqueous Series Inorganic Salts, Cat. No. 12100
Supplied in any specific density requested from 1.00 to 2.49 gm/cc.
NOTE: The Inorganic Salts are slightly acidic, relatively non-toxic and water soluble.
Thallium Malonate Formate (Clerical Solution) Cat. No. 12200
Supplied in any specific density requested from 2.50 to 4.05 gm/cc.
CAUTION: Thallium Malonate Formate (Clerici Solution) is normally a clear water-white solution, but is tinted for safety identification. Solution and vapors are toxic, particularly if heated.
However, with reasonable precaution, TMF can be handled safely. This is evident from the number of people using the material and the fact that no ill effects have been reported to us. A precaution
sheet, containing safety suggestions accompanies each shipment and will be sent on request.
Melts, Cat. No. 12300
Supplied in any specific density requested from 4.05 to 5.00 gm/cc.
CAUTION: Solids and vapors emitted on heating are highly toxic. Avoid contact and splash; use with good ventilation. See "Caution" comments above.
NOTE: The melts are solid at room temperature. Liquefies for use in a heated bath to a clear liquid. Elevated temperatures must be maintained to keep in liquid state. Calibration (liquification)
temperature is marked on each bottle.
Organic Series, Cat. No. 12400:
Supplied in any specific density requested from 0.80 to 3.31 gm/cc.
NOTE: Formulated from organic liquids. Low end member is stable and nontoxic High end members are halogenated organic compounds. Miscible with most organic solvents.
CAUTION: Take normal precautions against contact and inhalation of halogenated organics.
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TOLERANCE - Supplied adjusted to a tolerance of ±0.005 gm/cc or ±0.0005 gm/cc. The ±0.005 tolerance is the most widely used and has proven satisfactory for most applications;
it is supplied when no tolerance is specified. The ±0.0005 tolerance is supplied upon request and subject to a Tolerance Charge as listed under "Adjustment Charges" in price schedule.
TEMPERATURE - All Heavy Liquids, except for Melts, are standardized at 23°C; their densities are inversely related to temperature. Inaccuracies in measurement can result if used at temperatures
other than 23° C. For specialized applications, Heavy Liquids will be calibrated to another temperature for a modest additional charge. Refer to "Temperature Charge" listed under Adjustment
Charges in price schedule.
The Melts are solids and will be crystallized at room temperature. They must be used in a heated bath at the liquification (calibration) temperature indicated on the containers, e.g.
D = 4.6 g/m/cc at 55°C.
READJUSTING HEAVY LIQUIDS - When used infrequently and for short durations, Heavy Liquids will remain stable. Depending upon frequency of use, changes from evaporation or solvent dilution may occur which warrant
adjustments.
The Organic Series is readjusted by adding higher or lower Organic Series Liquids (see price sheet for appropriate liquid). The Aqueous Series is readjusted by either: adding
distilled water (or preferably and Aqueous Series Liquid from the same basic Group)
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STABILITY - Heavy Liquids are precisely calibrated and accurate to the density tolerance at the temperature specified at time of shipment. However, the Liquids are subject to change due to
atmospheric exposure which may be minimized by keeping the containers tightly secured when not in use.
PACKAGING - Heavy liquids are supplied in 1 fl. oz. (30 cc), 4 fl. oz. (118 cc), and 16 fl. oz. (473 cc), containers. The 1 fl. oz. (30 cc) quantities are packaged in wide mouth clear glass jars
permitting testing in the jar. When ordering, specify the quantity of each Heavy Liquid.
READJUSTING HEAVY LIQUIDS WITH SINK-FLOATS - Heavy Liquids may be checked for density by the Pycnometer method or other acceptable techniques. For simplicity and speed, readjustments may be performed by use of Cargille
Sink-Float Standards. The method is easily learned by technical as well as non-technical personnel and has a high degree of accuracy and reliability.
A Sink-Float Standard is a weighted, hermetically sealed, boro silicate glass capsule having a specific density. Sink-Float Standards are available in a density range from 0.70 to
7.50 gm/cc and calibrated at 23°C to correspond to the Heavy Liquids. Each Standard is permanently marked with its density. Sink-Float Standards immediately alert the user to a change in Heavy
Liquid density due to evaporation, dilution or temperature drift by whether they sink, float or swim in the Liquid. If the density of the Liquid is greater than the value specified on the Sink-Float
Standard, the Sink-Float will float; if the density is less, the Sink-Float will sink. A perfect match in density and temperature is attained when the Sink-Float Standard is suspended or swims in the
Heavy Liquid. For complete information on applications, and procedures refer to Sink-Floats.
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Accessories
| CAT. NO |
DESCRIPTION
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| 12911... |
TWEEZERS, Stainless steel, serrated points for
gripping, grooved handles, 5 1/2" (140 mm) long. |
| 12925... |
WIDE MOUTH JARS, with chemicalresistant Teflon-lined
plastic screw caps. 1oz.(30cc) 1 3/8" OD x
2 5/8"(35 x 67 mm) |
| 58420... |
BASE PLATE, opaque white, frosted, glass 13 3/4"x5 1/8"x1/4".
Enhances visual examinations. |
Heavy Liquid Price Schedule
TO DETERMINE PRICE: Find the density range and read across under the appropriate quantity column.
WHEN ORDERING: Specify catalog number, specific density of liquid, and tolerance required.
Keep in mind - A single liquid can have only one density
| INORGANIC SALTS |
PRICE PER LIQUID: |
| Cat. No. |
Density: gm/cc |
1 oz. (30cc) |
4 oz. (120cc) |
2 x 4 oz. (240 cc) |
1 pt (475cc) |
2 x 1pt (950cc) |
| #12110 |
1.00 - 1.24 |
$43.00 |
$83.00 |
$60.00 / 4oz |
$165.00 |
$126.00 / pt |
| #12120 |
1.25 - 1.49 |
$43.00 |
$83.00 |
$60.00 / 4oz |
$165.00 |
$126.00 / pt |
| #12130 |
1.50 - 1.74 |
44.00 |
84.00 |
61.00 / 4oz |
170.00 |
131.00 / pt |
| #12140 |
1.75 - 1.99 |
44.00 |
84.00 |
61.00 / 4oz |
170.00 |
131.00 / pt |
| #12150 |
2.00 - 2.49 |
44.00 |
88.00 |
62.00 / 4oz |
176.00 |
136.00 / pt |
| #12160 |
2.25 - 2.49 |
44.00 |
88.00 |
62.00 / 4oz |
176.00 |
136.00 / pt |
NOTE: The Inorganic Salts are slightly acid, relatively nontoxic, and water soluble
| THALLIUM MALONATE FORMATE (LIQUIDS): |
| Cat. No. |
Density: gm/cc |
1 oz. (30cc) |
4 oz. (120cc) |
2 x 4 oz. (240 cc) |
1 pt (475cc) |
2 x 1pt (950cc) |
| #12110 |
2.50 - 2.74 |
$171.00 |
$490.00 |
$405.00 / 4oz |
$1455.00 |
$1315.00 / pt |
| #12220 |
2.75 - 2.99 |
176.00 |
505.00 |
425.00 / 4oz |
1515.00 |
1370.00 / pt |
| #12230 |
3.00 - 3.24 |
185.00 |
530.00 |
445.00 / 4oz |
1600.00 |
1440.00 / pt |
| #12240 |
3.25 - 3.49 |
191.00 |
545.00 |
465.00 / 4oz |
1655.00 |
1495.00 / pt |
| #12250 |
3.50 - 3.74 |
198.00 |
575.00 |
484.00 / 4oz |
1735.00 |
1565.00 / pt |
| #12260 |
3.75 - 4.05 |
208.00 |
600.00 |
505.00 / 4oz |
1825.00 |
1650.00 / pt |
CAUTION: Thallium Malonate-Formate (Clerici Solution) is normally a clear
water white solution, but is tinted for safety identification.
Solution and vapors are toxic, particularly if heated. However, with reasonable precaution, TMF can be handled safely. This is evident from the number of people using the material and the fact that no ill effects have been reported to us.
A precaution sheet containing safety suggestions accompanies each shipment and will be sent on request.
| THALLIUM MALONATE FORMATE (MELTS): |
| Cat. No. |
Density: gm/cc |
1 oz. (30cc) |
4 oz. (120cc) |
2 x 4 oz. (240 cc) |
1 pt (475cc) |
2 x 1pt (950cc) |
| #12310 |
4.06 - 4.29 |
$213.00 |
$615.00 |
$520.00 / 4oz |
$1885.00 |
$1735.00 / pt |
| #12320 |
4.30 - 4.59 |
309.00 |
925.00 |
795.00 / 4oz |
2860.00 |
2660.00 / pt |
| #12330 |
4.60 - 4.79 |
314.00 |
935.00 |
800.00 / 4oz |
2915.00 |
2710.00 / pt |
| #12340 |
4.80 - 5.00 |
330.00 |
995.00 |
845.00 / 4oz |
3085.00 |
2870.00 / pt |
CAUTION: Solids and vapors emitted on heating are highly
toxic.
AVOID: Contact and splash; use with good ventilation; see "Caution" comments above.
NOTE: The Melts are solid at room temperature. Use heated bath to maintain at liquid calibration temperature.
Calibration (liquefication) temperature is marked on each bottle. Elevated temperature must be maintained to keep in liquid state.
| ORGANIC SERIES |
PRICE PER LIQUID: |
| Cat. No. |
Density: gm/cc |
1 oz. (30cc) |
4 oz. (120cc) |
2 x 4 oz. (240 cc) |
1 pt (475cc) |
2 x 1pt (950cc) |
| #12410 |
.80 - 1.99 |
$43.00 |
$83.00 |
$60.00 / 4oz |
$165.00 |
$126.00 / pt |
| #12420 |
2.00 - 2.49 |
44.00 |
88.00 |
62.00 / 4oz |
176.00 |
136.00 / pt |
| #12430 |
2.50 - 2.94 |
44.00 |
88.00 |
62.00 / 4oz |
176.00 |
136.00 / pt |
| #12440 |
2.95 - 2.99 |
46.00 |
94.00 |
68.00 / 4oz |
198.00 |
157.00 / pt |
| #12450 |
3.00 - 3.04 |
52.00 |
110.00 |
81.00 / 4oz |
250.00 |
205.00 / pt |
| #12460 |
3.05 - 3.09 |
57.00 |
122.00 |
93.00 / 4oz |
285.00 |
240.00 / pt |
| #12470 |
3.10 - 3.14 |
63.00 |
145.00 |
111.00 / 4oz |
360.00 |
315.00 / pt |
| #12480 |
3.15 - 3.19 |
69.00 |
163.00 |
128.00 / 4oz |
420.00 |
365.00 / pt |
| #12490 |
3.20 - 3.24 |
73.00 |
177.00 |
139.00 / 4oz |
460.00 |
410.00 / pt |
| #12491 |
3.25 - 3.31 |
81.00 |
202.00 |
160.00 / 4oz |
540.00 |
485.00 / pt |
| UNCALIBRATED HEAVY LIQUIDS for ADJUSTING ORGANIC SERIES LIQUIDS |
| Cat. No. |
Density: gm/cc |
1 oz. (30cc) |
4 oz. (120cc) |
2 x 4 oz. (240 cc) |
1 pt (475cc) |
2 x 1pt (950cc) |
| #12800 |
.80 approx. |
$37.00 |
$55.00 |
$47.00 / 4oz |
$110.00 |
$79.00 / pt |
| #12802 |
1.00 approx. |
$37.00 |
$55.00 |
$47.00 / 4oz |
$110.00 |
$79.00 / pt |
| #12804 |
3.31 approx. |
56.00 |
135.00 |
126.00 / 4oz |
448.00 |
417.00 / pt |
CAUTION: Take normal precautions against contact and inhalation of halogenated organics.
NOTE: Formulated from organic liquids. Low end member is stable and nontoxic High end members are halogenated organic compounds. Miscible with most organic solvents.
CARGILLE PRECISION CALIBRATED HEAVY LIQUID SETS: For mineralogists and gemologists, three sets of Heavy Liquids are available for quick, easy identifications, or classifying and
separating specimens into groups. About 15cc of Organic Series Heavy Liquids, supplied in convenient wide mouth bottles. Calibrated to ± .005 gm/cc. Note: Much tighter tolerance than sets
available elsewhere.
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CAT. NO.
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CARGILLE PRECISION HEAVY LIQUID SETS - 15 cc's EACH LIQUID
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PRICE/SET
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| #12806 |
Adjusting Liquids Set for Mineralogy, Organic Series 1.00 - 3.31 and Gemology
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Sets #1 and #2 (2 liquids: approximately D = 1.00, D = 3.31 +) |
$91.00 |
| #12840 |
Gemology Heavy Liquid Set #1 |
(5 liquids) |
243.00 |
| #12850 |
Gemology heavy Liquid Set#2 |
(10 liquids) |
445.00 |
| #12860 |
Mineralogy Heavy Liquid Set |
( 7 liquids) |
285.00 |
| #12870 |
Mineralogy/Geology #2 Heavy Liquid Set |
(13 liquids) |
690.00 |
ADJUSTMENT CHARGES - TEMPERATURE CHARGE (23° C is standard) 18°C to 30°C: Cat. No. 12610 $77.00
For other temperatures, readings and/or coefficients - contact the Cargille Technical Department
| CAT NO. |
DIGIT SPECIFIED
(OTHER THAN "0") |
TOLERANCE SPECIFIED |
ADDED CHARGE |
| - - - |
2nd place |
0.005 |
n/c |
| 12609 |
x.xxxX |
0.0005 |
50.00 |
| CAT. NO. |
ACCESSORIES |
EACH |
PER 6 |
PER 12 |
| #12911 |
TWEEZERS, Stainless Steel, serrated |
$5.50 |
$5.30 |
- - - - |
| #12925 |
WIDE MOUTH JARS, with CHEMICAL-RESISTANT PLASTIC SCREW CAPS:
1 oz. (30cc) 1-3/8" O.D. x 2-5/8" (35 x 67mm) |
- - - - |
$10.30 |
$16.50 |
All prices subject to change without notice. Please contact us to confirm prices.
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