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Grade VSS Glass Microfiber Filter, 1.5um, 37mm, Binderless, Volatile Suspended Solids, 100/Pk SKU: LE-VSS3700

Featuring binderless glass microfiber technology optimized for volatile suspended solids determinations requiring extreme temperature resistance up to 550°C ignition protocols. Advanced proprietary glass chemistry delivers superior thermal stability beyond conventional borosilicate compositions while maintaining precision 1.5µm particle retention for critical gravimetric analysis. EPA Method 160.2¹ and Standard Methods 2540E² compliant construction provides validated performance for water quality monitoring and environmental compliance applications demanding both accuracy and thermal durability.

Key Glass Microfiber Membrane Characteristics

Binderless construction eliminates organic contamination during high-temperature ignition cycles, ensuring accurate volatile solids determination
Proprietary glass chemistry withstands continuous operation to 550°C without dimensional change or membrane degradation
1.5µm pore size delivers precise particle retention with high loading capacity through complex pore structure design
Low fiber shedding characteristics improve quality assurance results and minimize analytical interference
Hydrophobic surface properties resist moisture interference during extended drying and ignition protocols

Key Construction Characteristics

37mm diameter accommodates standard filtration equipment for EPA Method 160.2¹ suspended solids determinations
Minimal weight loss percentage during gravimetric testing ensures accurate fixed and volatile solids calculations
High surface area matrix maximizes filtration capacity while maintaining optimal flow rates for water and wastewater analysis
Nonsterile format provides cost-effective solution for routine environmental monitoring applications
Chemical resistance profile enables processing of acidic and basic sample matrices without membrane compromise

Grade VSS filters deliver exceptional thermal performance for fixed and volatile solids ignited at 550°C protocols, accelerating your analytical cycles during wastewater treatment monitoring and environmental compliance testing. Outstanding chemical compatibility with high-temperature solvents maximizes versatility for air pollution monitoring and flue gas filtration applications requiring validated analytical accuracy. Standard Methods 2540C, 2540D, and EPA Method 160.2 compliance transforms these filters into reference-grade analytical media, providing performance assurance for critical suspended solids content determinations in drinking water, surface water, and industrial wastewater matrices.

¹ EPA Method 160.2 Total Suspended Solids: https://www.epa.gov/esam/epa-method-1602-total-suspended-solids-gravimetric-dried-103-105deg-c-residue-non-filterable
² Standard Methods 2540E Fixed and Volatile Solids: https://www.standardmethods.org/doi/10.2105/SMWW.2882.030