Qualitative Filter Paper - 10342860
General clarification and sample preparation workflows require a cellulose filter paper with predictable performance across varying sample types. Cellulose fiber matrix maintains structural integrity through standard gravity and light vacuum filtration conditions. Because of this, lot-level verification of retention, thickness, and ash content ensures predictable performance when scaling from method development to routine analysis.
Key Filter Paper Characteristics
- Resin-bonded fiber structure resists progressive weakening that causes standard papers to fail during extended vacuum filtration cycles.
- Uniform fiber distribution across the sheet ensures consistent particle retention from edge to center for reproducible filtration results.
- Smooth surface finish supports clear visual inspection of retained material and clean separation from the collected filtrate.
- Standard basis weight and thickness specifications provide predictable packing density for volumetric calculations in gravity funnels.
- Wet strength sufficient for gentle handling during precipitate transfer while maintaining the rapid flow rates of qualitative grades.
When your multi-site study requires comparable data across laboratories, papers manufactured to tight documented specifications ensure your results align. 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
- 180mm
- Flow Speed
- Very Fast
- Folded/ Fluted/ Pleated
- No
- Grade
- 2294
- Hardened (Yes/ No)
- No
- Material
- Cellulose Fiber
- Nominal Basis Weight (g/ m²)
- 556g/m²
- Particle Retention
- medium - coarse
- Pore Size (µm)
- 8.0-15.0
- Qualitative/ Quantitative
- Qualitative
- Sterility
- Nonsterile
- Wet Strengthened (Yes/ No)
- Yes
- Wettability
- Hydrophilic
- Gelatin Clarification - Removes debris from gelatin solutions used in pharmaceutical capsule manufacturing and quality testing.
- General Clarification - Removes suspended solids from aqueous solutions by gravity filtration for routine sample preparation.
- Precipitation Recovery - Collects insoluble reaction products on the paper surface for subsequent washing and downstream analysis.
- Paint and Coatings QC - Removes gels and undispersed pigment from coating samples prior to color measurement and viscosity testing.
- Pigment Screening - Separates undispersed colorant particles from coating formulations during color development and QC testing.
- Lysate Clarification - Separates cellular debris from crude lysates before downstream chromatographic or electrophoretic analysis.