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Grade VSS Glass Microfiber Filter, 1.5µm, 90mm, Binderless, 550°C, VSS Testing, 100/pk SKU: LE-VSS9000

Featuring binderless glass microfiber technology specifically engineered for volatile suspended solids determination under extreme temperature conditions. The specialized glass chemistry withstands continuous ignition at 550°C without degradation, delivering superior performance for Method 2540E¹ fixed and volatile solids analysis. This 1.5µm retention configuration provides exceptional particle capture efficiency while maintaining structural integrity during high-temperature gravimetric testing protocols required for wastewater treatment monitoring and environmental compliance applications.

Key Glass Microfiber Membrane Characteristics

Binderless construction eliminates organic contamination during ignition testing, ensuring accurate volatile solids determination
Proprietary glass chemistry exceeds standard borosilicate thermal limits, enabling reliable operation through 550°C ignition cycles
1.5µm particle retention delivers precise suspended solids capture for TSS and VSS analytical protocols
Low fiber shedding minimizes interference in gravimetric analysis, improving measurement accuracy and quality assurance
Hydrophobic surface properties resist moisture absorption during sample processing and storage

Key Construction Characteristics

90mm diameter accommodates standard filtration apparatus for high-volume water quality testing applications
High loading capacity microfiber matrix handles elevated suspended solids concentrations without premature clogging
Minimal weight loss percentage during ignition validates chemical purity for accurate volatile solids calculations
EPA Method 160.2² compliance ensures regulatory acceptance for suspended solids content determination
Autoclavable glass construction enables pre-cleaning protocols for trace contaminant removal when required

LE-VSS9000 filters achieve exceptional thermal stability and chemical resistance, maximizing analytical reliability across demanding environmental monitoring applications. The specialized glass formulation maintains dimensional stability during repeated heating cycles, accelerating laboratory throughput for routine wastewater analysis. Standard Methods 2540C and 2540D compliance¹ transforms these filters into validated reference media for municipal and industrial treatment facilities requiring certified performance for both total suspended solids and volatile solids testing under rigorous quality control standards.

¹ Standard Methods 2540E Fixed and Volatile Solids Ignited at 550°C: 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