Cellulose Nitrate (CN) Membrane Filters - 7193-004
Designed to deliver reproducibility and confidence across critical sample types, the Whatman 7193-004 provides the filtration consistency that method validation demands. Verified 3.0 pore distribution across the Hydrophilic membrane surface guarantees batch-to-batch consistency in particle capture and analyte passage. Altogether, consistent surface properties across the full membrane area support uniform particle capture and reliable results in gravimetric, microscopic, and culture-based analytical workflows.
Material Specifications
- Surface retention characteristics allow captured particles and microorganisms to remain on the membrane face, supporting direct microscopic examination and physical recovery of collected material.
- High protein binding capacity makes cellulose nitrate the preferred membrane for Western blotting, dot blotting, and nucleic acid immobilization techniques that rely on efficient surface adsorption.
- Dissolves completely in specific organic solvents, enabling full recovery of captured particles from the membrane surface for downstream gravimetric, chemical, or spectroscopic analysis.
- Cellulose nitrate membranes feature a narrow pore size distribution and low extractable levels, providing the controlled retention characteristics required for gravimetric and particulate analysis.
- Naturally hydrophilic and compatible with aqueous solutions, cellulose nitrate delivers high flow rates and rapid wet-out without requiring pre-conditioning or surfactant treatment.
Multi-site studies where different laboratories must produce comparable data benefit from membranes manufactured to tight specifications, giving you confidence that site-to-site variability is not introduced by the filtration step. Because cellulose nitrate dissolves completely in organic solvents like acetone and amyl acetate, you can recover every captured particle from the membrane surface for downstream gravimetric, spectroscopic, or chemical analysis. Secure your research outcomes by partnering with a filtration solution that understands your need for speed, accuracy, and reproducibility.
For more information about chemical compatibility, please review our Chemical Compatibility Chart.
- Bubble Point (psi)
- 6.5psi
- Color
- white
- Diameter
- 47mm
- Extractables
- low
- Filtration Area
- 17.35cm²
- Flow Rate
- 350ml (Water)
- Grid (Yes/No)
- No
- Material
- Cellulose Nitrate (CN)
- Maximum Operating Pressure
- Holder-dependent
- Maximum Operating Temperature (°C)
- 80°C
- Membrane Thickness (µm)
- 105–140um
- Pack Count
- 100
- pH Range
- 4-9
- Pore Size (µm)
- 3
- Sterility
- Nonsterile
- Sterilization
- Autoclavable at 121°C for 30 mins
- Support Material
- None
- Wettability
- Hydrophilic
- Environmental Compliance - Documented retention characteristics at standard pore ratings support reproducibility in regulated testing programs.
- Aerosol Analysis - Low tare weight and acid digestibility enable chemical characterization of airborne particulates from air sampling.
- Routine Sample Prep - Uniform microporous matrix provides consistent flow rates and reliable particle retention for general aqueous solutions.
- Colony Enumeration - Gridded surface variants facilitate accurate plate counting of captured microorganisms under standard magnification.
- Bioburden Monitoring - Surface retention keeps captured organisms accessible for direct incubation and enumeration without transfer steps.
- Water Quality Testing - Narrow pore distribution retains indicator organisms consistently for regulatory compliance in environmental laboratories.