LabExact
Grade VSS Glass Fiber Filter, Volatile Suspended Solids, 1.5µm, 42.5mm, Binderless - 100/pk SKU: LE-VSS4250

Featuring binderless glass microfiber technology delivering exceptional thermal stability for volatile suspended solids determinations in high-temperature analytical protocols. A specialized 1.5µm pore structure provides precise particulate retention while maintaining structural integrity through 550°C ignition procedures. Proprietary glass chemistry construction with hydrophobic surface characteristics delivers reliable processing of wastewater, industrial effluents, and environmental samples requiring validated gravimetric analysis protocols.

Key Glass Microfiber Membrane Characteristics

Binderless construction eliminates organic contamination during high-temperature ignition protocols up to 550°C
Proprietary glass chemistry formulation withstands extreme thermal cycling beyond typical borosilicate filter capabilities
1.5µm particle retention efficiency captures fine suspended solids while optimizing flow rates in TSS determinations
Hydrophobic surface chemistry resists moisture interference during sample preparation and handling procedures
Ultra-low fiber shedding minimizes analytical interference and improves quality assurance in gravimetric testing

Key Construction Characteristics

High surface area complex pore structure maximizes loading capacity for concentrated suspended solids applications
42.5mm diameter configuration accommodates standard filtration equipment and vacuum manifold systems
Minimal weight loss during heating cycles validates chemical purity for accurate gravimetric determinations
Glass fiber matrix construction provides mechanical strength for handling during filter changeout procedures
Non-sterile packaging optimized for environmental and industrial water quality testing applications

LE-VSS4250 filters achieve outstanding performance in Standard Methods 2540E¹ fixed and volatile solids determinations, accelerating your analytical cycles through reliable 550°C ignition tolerance. Superior chemical resistance to acidic solutions and high-temperature solvents maximizes your testing flexibility when analyzing complex industrial wastewaters and air pollution monitoring samples. EPA Method 160.2² compliance combined with Standard Methods 2540C and 2540D¹ compatibility transforms these filters into validated reference-grade media, providing performance assurance for your critical total suspended solids analysis and environmental compliance monitoring applications demanding both extreme temperature tolerance and certified analytical accuracy.

¹ Standard Methods 2540 for the Examination of Water and Wastewater: https://www.standardmethods.org/doi/10.2105/SMWW.2882.030
² EPA Method 160.2 Total Suspended Solids: https://19january2017snapshot.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2015-06/documents/160_2.pdf