Description
CAL-O-5000 is a standard silicone oil with a defined viscosity of 5000 mPas at 25°C, presented in a practical 500 ml pack for laboratory use. This reference fluid supports routine verification of viscometer performance under controlled temperature conditions and belongs to the family of standard silicone oils employed in analytical and quality-control settings. The product arrives as a ready-to-use liquid with a net weight of 0,920 kg, allowing straightforward handling on the bench. Supplied by manufacturer IKA, CAL-O-5000 provides a consistent viscosity grade that laboratories can apply when confirming instrument response within the mid-range of rotational measurement systems. Its clear specification at the reference temperature of 25°C simplifies comparison against instrument read-outs and helps maintain measurement integrity across successive test series. The oil is intended for professional laboratory environments where stable, well-characterised viscosity standards are required for day-to-day checks. Packaging dimensions and weight facilitate storage and transport within typical lab logistics. Users obtain a single-unit presentation that integrates easily into existing calibration workflows without additional preparation steps, supporting reliable viscosity work across research and industrial quality laboratories.
This article is part of Microscopy stains & staining solutions, in Dyes, stains & indicators.
Key features
- Pack size: 500 ml
- Storage temperature: 5°C - 40°C
- Viscosity: 5000 mPas at 25°C
- Unit: 1 pc
- EAN: 4053411049072
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