- Grade 50: 2.7 µm
Retention of very fine crystalline precipitates. The thinnest of all Whatman filter papers. Slow flow rate. Hardened and highly glazed surface. This finish also keeps the paper free from loose surface fibers. Highly suitable for qualitative or quantitative filtrations requiring vacuum assistance on Büchner or 3-piece filter funnels. Very strong when wet. Will withstand wet handling and precipitate removal by scraping. In the electronics industry, the virtual absence of fiber shedding is utilized in carriers for integrated circuits.
This grade is also available in Smear Tab format for wipe testing (e.g., testing of surfaces for radionuclide contamination).
- Grade 52: 7 µm
The general purpose hardened filter paper with medium retention and flow rate. Very hard surface.
- Grade 54: 22 µm
Very fast filtration for use with coarse and gelatinous precipitates. High wet strength makes this grade very suitable for vacuum assisted fast filtration of ‘difficult’ coarse or gelatinous precipitates.
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