Can Boric Acid or Detergents Increase the Density of Silicone Oil?

[AqibH]

Hi everyone,

I am looking for a way to densify silicone oil. Foolishly, I tried to dissolve Calcium Chloride but as well all know, salt will not dissolve in oil. If anyone has any knowledge as to how I can increase the density of silicone oil I would greatly appreciate your input.

 

[.Scott]

First, there seem to be a variety of silicone oils: http://www2.emersonprocess.com/siteadmincenter/PM Rosemount Documents/00840-2100-4016.pdf varying in density from 0.934 to 1.09.
Polydimethylsiloxane (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polydimethylsiloxane) has an sp of 0.965.
Boric acid can be added to silicone oil and enough of it will form silly putty.
I would try mixing a detergent or other oils with it.