Octoil was widely used in
older mass spectrometers such as Alcatel and Veeco helium leak
detectors. This fluid is very sensitive to air inrush but is
otherwise an excellent diffusion pump oil capable of trapped
pressures to 1X10-8 torr. Octoil-S is a higher
purity version used primarily in microscopes and other analytical
instruments.
Typical
Characteristics-Octoil
| Viscosity |
Vapor
Pressure (torr) |
Pour Point |
Flash Point |
| 52 |
3X10-7 |
17°C |
196°C |
Typical
Characteristics-Octoil-S
| Viscosity |
Vapor
Pressure (torr) |
Pour Point |
Flash Point |
| 18 |
3X10-7 |
21°C |
°C |

