Featuring proprietary binderless glass chemistry technology delivering exceptional thermal stability for volatile suspended solids determination and high-temperature filtration applications. A precisely controlled 1.5µm particle retention capability provides superior loading capacity through an optimized high surface area and complex pore structure design. Specialized glass composition withstands extreme thermal cycling beyond typical borosilicate performance limits, maintaining structural integrity throughout rigorous analytical protocols requiring heating to 550°C.
Key Glass Microfiber Membrane Characteristics
- Binderless construction eliminates organic interference and contamination in gravimetric analyses requiring high-temperature processing
- Proprietary glass chemistry formulation delivers enhanced thermal stability exceeding standard borosilicate filter limitations
- 1.5µm particle retention with high loading capacity optimizes sample throughput while maintaining filtration precision
- Complex pore structure maximizes surface area contact, accelerating filtration rates for high-volume sample processing
- Low fiber shedding characteristics improve analytical quality assurance and reduce measurement variability
Key Construction Characteristics
- Hydrophobic surface treatment resists moisture interference during extended drying cycles and high-temperature applications
- 102mm diameter accommodates standard laboratory filtration apparatus and EPA Method 160.21 sampling equipment configurations
- Minimal weight loss percentage during ignition cycles validates analytical accuracy for volatile solids determinations
- Nonsterile format optimized for environmental and wastewater analysis requiring post-filtration sterilization protocols
- Glass fiber construction provides chemical resistance to aggressive solvents and acidic sample matrices
LE-VSS1020 filters achieve outstanding performance in Standard Methods 2540C, 2540D2, and 2540E3 protocols, delivering validated results for total dissolved solids, suspended solids, and fixed/volatile solids determinations. Exceptional thermal resistance enables reliable processing of high-temperature flue gases, industrial solvents, and air pollution monitoring applications demanding both precision filtration and extreme temperature tolerance. EPA Method 160.21 compliance ensures regulatory conformance for water quality assessment, providing analytical confidence for your critical environmental monitoring and wastewater treatment facility operations requiring accurate organic matter quantification.
2 Standard Methods 2540D Total Suspended Solids: https://www.standardmethods.org/doi/10.2105/SMWW.2882.030
3 Standard Methods 2540E Fixed and Volatile Solids: https://www.standardmethods.org/doi/10.2105/SMWW.2882.030
- Diameter
- 102mm
- Grade
- VSS
- Material
- Glass Fiber (GF)
- Pack Count
- 100
- Pore Size (µm)
- 1.5
- Sterility
- Nonsterile
- Weight
- 0.562
- Wetability
- Hydrophobic