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We have recently measured the refractive index of two mounting media
produced from DAKO in Denmark. Here are our results:

Refractive index of DAKO- mounting media

Measurement at 20°C, double estimation

1. DAKO Fluorescent Mounting Medium S 3023

1,3722           / 1,3723       =   1,372
25% Öchsle      / 25% Öchsle    =   25% Öchsle

2. DAKO Faramount Aqueous Mounting Medium S 3025

1,3671      / 1,3671            =  1,367
22% Öchsle / 22% Öchsle         =  22% Öchsle

So I think they are relatively well suited for using them with water
immersion lenses.

Roland
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