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Specific gravity

I'm looking for a liquid that has a specific gravity of at least 7. Hopefully something not to toxic...

Colton Kenshol
- Hermiston, Oregon

A specific gravity of 7? That is DENSE! Such a substance would be 7 times as dense as water, and water is relatively heavy!

Get in touch with a major chemical supplier such as Fisher, Sigma-Aldrich, or Mallinkrodt-Baker. The big companies have technical sales numbers that you can call, and they would probably be happy to help you pick out the best chemical for your application.

Tim Neveau
Rochester Hills, Michigan

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