Qualitative Filter Paper - 10301645
Gravity filtration methods for removing suspended solids require filter paper that seats cleanly in funnels and retains particles consistently. Controlled fiber density produces documented flow rate and retention characteristics that remain consistent across production lots. In effect, lot-level verification of retention, thickness, and ash content ensures predictable performance when scaling from method development to routine analysis.
Key Filter Paper Characteristics
- Smooth surface finish supports clear visual inspection of retained material and clean separation from the collected filtrate.
- Uniform fiber distribution across the sheet ensures consistent particle retention from edge to center for reproducible filtration results.
- Standard qualitative cellulose filter paper provides reliable particle retention for gravity and vacuum filtration across routine laboratory workflows.
- Wet strength sufficient for gentle handling during precipitate transfer while maintaining the rapid flow rates of qualitative grades.
- Basis weight of 75g/m² indicates the fiber mass per unit area that controls retention, flow rate, and wet strength.
Scaling your method from development to routine production requires paper consistency at every lot, and the specifications above provide that assurance. With these demands in mind, standard cellulose chemistry eliminates the need for specialized disposal procedures your general laboratory filtration generates. Make the decision for consistency and reliability, ensuring that your laboratory maintains its reputation for high-quality, error-free output.
- Diameter
- 150mm
- Flow Speed
- Medium Slow
- Folded/ Fluted/ Pleated
- Yes
- Grade
- 790
- Hardened (Yes/ No)
- No
- Material
- Cellulose Fiber
- Nominal Basis Weight (g/ m²)
- 75g/m²
- Particle Retention
- 7-12um
- Qualitative/ Quantitative
- Qualitative
- Sterility
- Nonsterile
- Wet Strengthened (Yes/ No)
- No
- Wettability
- Hydrophilic
- Botanical Extraction - Separates plant tissue debris from aqueous and solvent extracts during natural product preparation workflows.
- General Clarification - Removes suspended solids from aqueous solutions by gravity filtration for routine sample preparation.
- Polymer Filtration - Clears particulates from polymer solutions before molecular weight determination by viscometry or GPC.
- Precipitation Recovery - Collects insoluble reaction products on the paper surface for subsequent washing and downstream analysis.
- Pigment Screening - Separates undispersed colorant particles from coating formulations during color development and QC testing.
- Paint and Coatings QC - Removes gels and undispersed pigment from coating samples prior to color measurement and viscosity testing.