Qualitative Filter Paper - 5802-385
Routine quality control filtration across multiple product lines requires a filter paper that delivers consistent retention without batch-to-batch performance drift. Smooth surface finish allows clear visual assessment of retained solids and supports clean separation of precipitates from filtrate. Working in concert, certificate of conformance documentation accompanies each lot, providing traceability for quality systems and regulatory audit requirements.
Key Filter Paper Characteristics
- Resin-bonded fiber structure resists progressive weakening that causes standard papers to fail during extended vacuum filtration cycles.
- Standard basis weight and thickness specifications provide predictable packing density for volumetric calculations in gravity funnels.
- Basis weight of 73g/m² indicates the fiber mass per unit area that controls retention, flow rate, and wet strength.
- Wet strength sufficient for gentle handling during precipitate transfer while maintaining the rapid flow rates of qualitative grades.
- Medium porosity cellulose matrix captures suspended solids while maintaining the throughput needed for efficient batch processing.
When your budget requires balancing performance with cost efficiency, the documented consistency above ensures you're not paying for premium features you don't need. In response, wide retention range availability across the qualitative grade family lets you optimize each application in your sample preparation workflow. Secure your research outcomes by partnering with a filtration solution that understands your need for speed, accuracy, and reproducibility.
- Diameter
- 38.5cm
- Flow Speed
- Fast
- Folded/ Fluted/ Pleated
- Yes
- Grade
- 802
- Hardened (Yes/ No)
- No
- Material
- Cellulose Fiber
- Nominal Basis Weight (g/ m²)
- 73g/m²
- Particle Retention
- 15um
- Pore Size (µm)
- 8.0-12.0
- Qualitative/ Quantitative
- Qualitative
- Sterility
- Nonsterile
- Wet Strengthened (Yes/ No)
- Yes
- Wettability
- Hydrophilic
- Precipitation Recovery - Collects insoluble reaction products on the paper surface for subsequent washing and downstream analysis.
- Teaching Laboratory - Provides consistent and economical filtration media for student exercises in analytical and general chemistry.
- Pigment Screening - Separates undispersed colorant particles from coating formulations during color development and QC testing.
- Beverage Testing - Filters wine, beer, and juice samples before clarity and color measurements in food quality control laboratories.
- 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.