Qualitative Filter Paper - 10311808
Isolating precipitates from reaction mixtures requires a cellulose matrix that captures solid material completely without premature filter blinding. Natural cellulose wettability eliminates the pre-wetting step required by hydrophobic membranes in aqueous sample filtration. Consequently, certificate of conformance documentation accompanies each lot, providing traceability for quality systems and regulatory audit requirements.
Key Filter Paper Characteristics
- Particle retention rating of 4-7um defines the separation threshold for the application, determining which solids are captured and which pass through.
- Available in precut circles and sheet stock to match funnel sizes and custom cutting requirements across laboratory applications.
- Standard qualitative cellulose filter paper provides reliable particle retention for gravity and vacuum filtration across routine laboratory workflows.
- Standard construction provides the soft, conformable surface that seats properly in gravity filtration funnels without edge leakage.
- Wet strength sufficient for gentle handling during precipitate transfer while maintaining the rapid flow rates of qualitative grades.
If your environmental monitoring program depends on sample comparability to determine trends, the production consistency of this filter paper protects your data validity. In this context, standard qualitative construction integrates into your existing funnel hardware, requiring no new equipment investment for reliable results. Take control of your sample preparation variables and ensure that your data reflects the true nature of your work, rather than the quality of your consumables.
- Diameter
- 70mm
- Flow Speed
- Medium Fast
- Folded/ Fluted/ Pleated
- No
- Grade
- 597
- Hardened (Yes/ No)
- No
- Material
- Cellulose Fiber
- Nominal Basis Weight (g/ m²)
- 85g/m²
- Pack Count
- 100
- Particle Retention
- 4-7um
- Pore Size (µm)
- 4.0-7.0
- Qualitative/ Quantitative
- Qualitative
- Sterility
- Nonsterile
- Wet Strengthened (Yes/ No)
- No
- Wettability
- Hydrophilic
- Pigment Screening - Separates undispersed colorant particles from coating formulations during color development and QC testing.
- Paint and Coatings QC - Removes gels and undispersed pigment from coating samples prior to color measurement and viscosity testing.
- General Clarification - Removes suspended solids from aqueous solutions by gravity filtration for routine sample preparation.
- Polymer Filtration - Clears particulates from polymer solutions before molecular weight determination by viscometry or GPC.
- Soil Extract Filtration - Clarifies soil slurries for nutrient and pH testing, removing fine particles that interfere with analysis.
- Teaching Laboratory - Provides consistent and economical filtration media for student exercises in analytical and general chemistry.