Polycarbonate Track Etched Membrane Discs, 0.8um, 13mm, Hydrophilic, Nonsterile, 100/Pk
GVS SKU: 1215618

Featuring a thin polycarbonate film with precisely defined cylindrical pores, these track etched (PCTE) membrane discs deliver absolute size separation at a 0.8um pore size in a 13mm diameter format. Each membrane is produced through a two-step process in which polycarbonate film is exposed to ion particles that create tracks through the film, then chemically etched to open precise cylindrical pores. The result is a thin, translucent membrane with a smooth, flat surface, treated with polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) for hydrophilic wettability. The membranes are supplied white, non-gridded, and nonsterile in packs of 100.

Key Polycarbonate Track Etched Membrane Characteristics

• Hydrophilic wettability achieved by treating the inherently hydrophobic polycarbonate with a PVP wetting agent for aqueous sample handling.
• Precisely defined cylindrical pores at an absolute 0.8um pore size capture particles larger than the pore size for accurate, reproducible separation.
• Smooth, thin, glass-like surface presents a planar face well suited to particle identification and optical analysis by microscopy.
• Low protein binding minimizes sample loss and supports consistent assay results.
• Resistance to chemical staining eases microscopic visualization of retained particles.

Key Construction Characteristics

• Membrane material: polycarbonate track etched (PCTE), hydrophilic.
• Diameter: 13mm, supplied as flat membrane discs.
• Format and color: white, non-gridded membranes, nonsterile.
• Pack: 100 membranes per pack.

The defined pore geometry and superior film strength maintain pore size and density under use, supporting precise particle retention and dependable flow control. The low-binding, low-extractable surface helps preserve sample integrity for clean, repeatable results across filtration and microscopy workflows.

Color

White

Diameter

13mm

Grid (Yes/No)

No

Material

Polycarbonate Track Etched (PCTE)

Membrane Color

White

Pack Count

100

Pore Size (µm)

0.8

Sterility

Nonsterile

Wettability

Hydrophilic

• General Filtration Provides absolute particle retention at 0.8um for clarification and high-purity liquid filtration.
• Microscopy and Particle Analysis The smooth, flat, glass-like surface supports particle identification and optical analysis of retained material.
• Cell Capture and Blood Assays Defined cylindrical pores capture cells larger than the pore size, suiting cellular filtration assays.
• Flow Control of Reagents Precise pore density enables controlled flow of reagents through assay systems.
• Prefiltration Removes coarse particulates ahead of finer downstream membranes in sample preparation.