Nikon Silicone Immersion Oil 30cc

Nikon Silicone Immersion Oil 30cc — MXA22179

🧪 Silicone immersion oil — refractive index n=1.406, matched to Nikon silicone immersion objectives
🔬 Purpose-formulated for live cell imaging — refractive index closely matches aqueous biological samples
🌡️ Temperature-stable performance — maintains consistent RI across a wider temperature range than standard immersion oil
💧 Water-like refractive index matching — minimizes spherical aberration when imaging deep into aqueous specimens
📦 30cc bottle — generous supply for extended lab use
🎓 University purchase orders accepted

🔧 Product Description

Nikon Silicone Immersion Oil (MXA22179) is a specialty immersion medium formulated specifically for use with Nikon's silicone immersion objectives. With a refractive index of n=1.406, it closely matches the refractive index of aqueous biological samples and living cells — significantly reducing spherical aberration when imaging deep into specimens compared to standard oil immersion (n=1.515). This makes it particularly valuable for live cell imaging, 3D confocal imaging, and deep tissue fluorescence applications where maintaining optical fidelity through the full depth of the specimen is critical. Unlike standard immersion oils, silicone oil also exhibits excellent temperature stability, maintaining consistent optical performance across a broader temperature range — important for live cell work at physiological temperatures. For use exclusively with Nikon silicone immersion objectives.

🔎 Typical Applications

• Live cell deep imaging with Nikon silicone immersion objectives
• 3D confocal and multiphoton fluorescence microscopy
• High-NA imaging of aqueous specimens with minimal spherical aberration
• Long-term time-lapse imaging at physiological temperatures
• Neuroscience and developmental biology deep tissue imaging

📊 Key Specifications

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