Featuring binderless borosilicate glass microfiber technology delivering exceptional filtration efficiency for total dissolved and suspended solids determination in water and wastewater analysis. Standard Methods 2540C and 2540D compliant1,2 construction provides 1.5µm particle retention with high flow rates and superior wet strength. Ultra-high purity glass fiber matrix eliminates extractable contaminants that could compromise analytical accuracy in gravimetric protocols.
Key Glass Microfiber Membrane Characteristics
- Binderless borosilicate construction eliminates organic contamination and binding agents that interfere with gravimetric analysis
- 1.5µm pore size delivers precise particle retention while maintaining optimal flow rates for water and wastewater testing
- Exceptional wet strength withstands filtration pressures and handling during sample processing without fiber migration
- Ultra-high purity glass composition minimizes ash content and extractables for accurate gravimetric determinations
- Hydrophobic surface chemistry provides consistent wetting characteristics and reliable filtration performance
Key Construction Characteristics
- 90mm diameter accommodates standard filtration apparatus for samples yielding 2.5 to 200mg dried residue per analytical protocols
- High capacity design handles turbid samples with extended filtration cycles without premature clogging
- Superior tensile properties maintain structural integrity during filter transfer and weighing procedures
- Consistent thickness and porosity deliver reproducible results across analytical batches
- 100 filters per package ensure adequate supply for routine water quality monitoring programs
Grade TSS filters achieve rapid filtration of suspended solids while maintaining constant weight stability when dried to 103-105°C, accelerating your analytical turnaround times for environmental compliance testing. Outstanding chemical resistance to acids, bases, and organic solvents maximizes compatibility with diverse sample matrices encountered in municipal wastewater treatment and industrial effluent monitoring. Standard Methods compliance1,2 transforms these filters into validated reference-grade media, providing performance assurance for your critical water quality assessments demanding both precision and regulatory acceptance.
2 Standard Methods 2540D Total Suspended Solids: https://www.standardmethods.org/doi/10.2105/SMWW.2882.030
- Ahlstrom Equivalent
- 1610-0900
- Diameter
- 90mm
- Grade
- TSS
- Material
- Glass Fiber (GF)
- Pack Count
- 100
- Pall Equivalent
- 61664
- Pore Size (µm)
- 1.5
- Sartorius Equivalent
- FT-3-1106-090
- Sterility
- Nonsterile
- Weight
- 0.562
- Wetability
- Hydrophobic