Featuring binderless glass microfiber technology delivering high-efficiency HEPA-type filtration for validated total suspended solids analysis in water and wastewater applications. 1.5µm particle retention capabilities meet EPA Methods 2540C and 2540D requirements for dissolved and suspended solids testing, providing exceptional flow rates with superior loading capacity. Ultra-pure borosilicate glass fiber construction eliminates extractable contaminants, ensuring accurate gravimetric determinations critical for environmental compliance monitoring.
Key Glass Microfiber Membrane Characteristics
- Binderless borosilicate glass fiber matrix eliminates organic extractables and sample contamination for precise analytical results
- High-efficiency HEPA-type filtration achieves 1.5µm particle retention with exceptional flow characteristics
- Hydrophobic surface chemistry prevents moisture interference during filtration while maintaining structural integrity
- Superior wet strength withstands vacuum filtration procedures without tearing or dimensional changes
- Optimized porosity balances high flow rates with maximum particulate loading capacity for extended sampling periods
Key Construction Characteristics
- Standard 102mm diameter accommodates EPA-compliant filtration apparatus and universal filter holders
- Validated performance for EPA Method 2540D total suspended solids testing with 103-105°C drying protocols
- Nonsterile format ready for immediate use in routine water quality monitoring and wastewater analysis
- 100-filter pack count provides cost-effective supply for high-volume laboratory operations
- Chemical compatibility with aggressive reagents and buffer solutions extends application versatility beyond EPA methods
LE-TSS1020 filters deliver exceptional performance across diverse analytical applications including gravimetric analysis of air pollutants, membrane support applications, and HPLC eluent clarification. Outstanding chemical resistance and thermal stability maximize your operational flexibility when processing challenging environmental matrices containing suspended particles, organic wastes, and inorganic precipitates. EPA-compliant construction transforms these filters into validated analytical media for regulatory compliance monitoring, providing the accuracy and reliability demanded by water quality professionals conducting critical suspended solids determinations.
2 Standard Methods 2540 Solids Testing: https://www.standardmethods.org/doi/10.2105/SMWW.2882.030
- Diameter
- 102mm
- Environmental Express Equivalent
- FG85090MM
- Grade
- TSS
- Material
- Glass Fiber (GF)
- Pack Count
- 100
- Pore Size (µm)
- 1.5
- Sterility
- Nonsterile
- Weight
- 0.562
- Wetability
- Hydrophobic