LabExact
Grade VSS Glass Microfiber Filter, 1.5µm Pore, 82.6mm, Volatile Solids, 550°C, 100/Pk SKU: LE-VSS8260

Featuring binderless glass microfiber technology with proprietary high-temperature chemistry delivering exceptional thermal stability for volatile solids determinations at 550°C. The 1.5µm pore configuration provides precise particulate retention while maintaining structural integrity through extreme temperature cycling required for EPA Method 160.2 and Standard Methods 2540E volatile solids analysis. Ultra-low fiber shedding construction with minimal weight loss characteristics optimizes gravimetric accuracy for fixed and volatile solids determinations in water quality monitoring applications.

Key Glass Microfiber Membrane Characteristics

Binderless construction eliminates organic contamination that could interfere with volatile solids ignition protocols
Proprietary glass chemistry withstands continuous operation beyond typical borosilicate temperature limits without degradation
1.5µm particle retention efficiency with high loading capacity maximizes sample throughput in suspended solids analysis
Ultra-low fiber shedding minimizes analytical interference and improves quality assurance of gravimetric test results
Hydrophobic surface chemistry resists moisture absorption during sample preparation and storage procedures

Key Construction Characteristics

82.6mm diameter accommodates standard filtration apparatus for EPA Method 160.2 Total Suspended Solids analysis protocols
Complex pore structure with high surface area delivers exceptional loading capacity for high-solids water samples
Low percentage weight loss during heating cycles ensures accurate volatile solids determinations per Standard Methods 2540E
Temperature stability through 550°C enables reliable fixed and volatile solids separation in municipal and industrial wastewater
Nonsterile format optimized for environmental monitoring applications requiring cost-effective, high-volume processing

LE-VSS8260 filters achieve validated performance in determination of fixed and volatile suspended solids ignited at 550°C, accelerating your analytical workflows for water quality assessment and regulatory compliance monitoring. Outstanding chemical resistance and thermal stability maximize analytical flexibility when processing challenging matrices including activated sludge, industrial wastes, and high-temperature flue gas filtration applications. EPA Method 160.2 and Standard Methods 2540C & 2540D compliance transforms these filters into validated reference-grade media, providing performance assurance for critical environmental monitoring applications demanding both extreme temperature tolerance and certified analytical accuracy for suspended solids content determination.

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