Featuring binderless borosilicate glass microfiber technology delivering fine porosity with characteristically fast flow rates for demanding laboratory filtration applications. 1.2µm particle retention efficiently captures fine particulates while maintaining optimal flow characteristics for rapid processing of aqueous samples and biological materials. 100% borosilicate glass construction eliminates organic contamination and provides exceptional chemical resistance without strengthening agents, ensuring analytical accuracy for critical research protocols.
Key Glass Microfiber Membrane Characteristics
• Binderless construction eliminates organic binder interference and maintains ultra-high purity for trace analysis applications
• Fine particle retention with good flow rate combines efficient capture with rapid sample processing
• Smooth and uniform fibers permit characteristically high flow rates while retaining exceptionally small particles with high load capacity
• Temperature stability up to 550°C (1022°F) enables high-temperature processing and analytical procedures
• High wet-strength construction maintains structural integrity during aggressive sample processing
Key Construction Characteristics
• Standard filtration medium for collection of suspended solids in potable water and natural and industrial wastes
• 6.7 s/100mL flow rate specification delivers consistent performance for standardized analytical protocols
• Depth filtration matrix traps particulate within random fiber structure with complex void space efficiency characteristics
• Standard 35mm diameter accommodates universal filtration equipment and holder configurations for versatile laboratory integration
• Autoclavable construction enables sterilization protocols for sterile filtration applications
LE-C3500 filters provide fast and efficient clarification of aqueous liquids containing low to medium levels of fine particulates, making them widely used for cell harvesting, liquid scintillation counting and binding assays where enhanced loading capacity is required. Primary applications include RIA procedures, lymphocyte harvesting, and air monitoring sampling protocols, delivering reliable performance across diverse analytical methodologies. Inert glass matrix construction creates an ideal medium for sediment entrapment and analysis while serving as an effective prefilter for membrane protection applications, maximizing your analytical flexibility and sample preparation efficiency.