Polycarbonate Track Etched (PCTE) Membrane Filters, 10um, 13mm, Hydrophilic, Nonsterile, 100/Pk
GVS SKU: 1221009

Featuring a thin, translucent polycarbonate film with precisely defined cylindrical pores, this Polycarbonate Track Etched (PCTE) membrane disc delivers surface filtration that captures all particles larger than its 10um pore size. The 13mm diameter membrane is treated with polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) to render the naturally hydrophobic polycarbonate hydrophilic, providing controlled flow for aqueous samples. Each membrane is white, ungridded, nonsterile, and supplied 100 per pack.

Key Polycarbonate Track Etched (PCTE) Membrane Characteristics

• Hydrophilic surface: Treated with PVP (polyvinylpyrrolidone) so the polycarbonate film readily wets out for aqueous filtration.
• Precise pore structure: Track-etch process creates uniform, cylindrical 10um pores at a controlled density for consistent size separation.
• Surface capture: Smooth, flat, glass-like surface retains all particles larger than the pore size on the membrane face for easy microscopic visualization.
• Low protein binding: Minimizes sample loss and resists chemical staining to ease optical analysis.
• Superior strength: The thin polycarbonate film maintains pore size and density without stretching.

Key Construction Characteristics

• Material: Polycarbonate Track Etched (PCTE) film.
• Format: 13mm diameter membrane disc, white, ungridded.
• Sterility: Nonsterile.
• Pack: 100 membranes per pack.

This membrane provides reliable, reproducible particle retention with a defined pore geometry that supports precise size separation. Its smooth, planar surface and low protein binding help maintain sample integrity and promote clean, consistent results in general filtration and microscopy workflows.

Color

White

Diameter

13mm

Grid (Yes/No)

No

Material

Polycarbonate Track Etch (PCTE)

Membrane Brand

Poretics

Membrane Color

White

Pack Count

100

Pore Size (µm)

10

Sterility

Nonsterile

Wettability

Hydrophilic

• General Filtration Captures particulate larger than 10um on a smooth surface for routine clarification of aqueous samples.
• Prefiltration Serves as an upstream prefilter to protect finer downstream membranes from heavier particulate loads.
• Microscopy and Particle Analysis The smooth, glass-like planar surface retains particles on the face for clear microscopic visualization and counting.
• Blood and Cellular Sample Prep Suited to blood assays and removal of larger cells, capturing material larger than the pore size at the membrane surface.
• Flow Control in Assays Defined pore density provides controlled flow of reagents through assay workflows.