Cheap liquid with Sp.Gravity betn. 2.8 to 6.5

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The discussion focuses on finding a liquid that meets specific criteria: affordability, safety (non-toxic and non-acidic), usability at room temperature, a viscosity of less than 10 centipoise (cp), and a specific gravity between 2.8 and 6.5. A suggestion is made to consider sodium polytungstate solutions, which have a density of up to 3.10, are relatively low in viscosity, and are non-toxic. While these solutions may not be the cheapest option, they are highlighted as one of the few non-toxic liquids that fit the required density range. A link to a relevant thread on Physics Forums is also provided for additional solutions.
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i am trying to find a liquid that is -

cheaply and easily available;
easy and safe to use - non-toxic, non-acidic;
usable at room temperatures;
with a viscosity less than 10 cp;
and specific gravity anywhere between 2.8 to 6.5...

please help?

thanks a bunch
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Sodium polytungstate solutions have a density of up to 3.10 at relatively low viscosity and non-toxic. Not exactly cheap, but probably the only liquid which is non-toxic in that density range:
http://www.geoliquids.com/geo_pdfs/msds_sp.pdf
 
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