How can I accurately measure the density and volume of microdroplets in oil?

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To measure the density of aqueous microdroplets in oil, weighing a set volume of the droplet-in-oil mixture and comparing it to the weight of the same volume of oil is a proposed method. However, accurately estimating the volume of the droplets is proving challenging. Suggestions include using a known volume and squeezing it between transparent plates for microscopic counting or centrifuging the oil to separate the droplets to the surface. The effectiveness of these methods largely depends on the size of the droplets. Accurate measurement techniques are crucial for reliable density calculations.
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I need to measure the density of aqueous microdroplets in oil. My first idea was to obtain a set volume of the droplet-in-oil mixture and weigh it to obtain the density, weigh the same volume of oil without droplets, then estimate the volume of the droplets so I can work out their density.

Estimating the volume of the droplets is turning out to be trickier than expected.

Does anyone have any ideas as to how I can measure the density and / or volume of microdroplets in oil?

Thank you
 
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How large are the droplets (rough estimate)?

Can you take a small (known) volume and squeeze it between two transparent plates to make the droplets countable with a microscope?
 
Or maybe you could centrifuge the oil to make the droplets go on the surface. But it all depends on the size. mfb already asked.
 
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