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Whatman No. 5 Filter Circles 12.5cm/100

Specifications

Manufacturer
Cytiva Whatman
grade/type
Grade 5 Qualitative Filter Papers
paper size
12.5cm
Pack size
100
Supplier Stock: 34
Delivery: 2-4 weeks

Product description

A standard grade clarifying filter excellent for cloudy suspensions and for water and soil analysis.

These cellulose filters are used in qualitative analytical techniques to determine and identify materials. Prepleated qualitative filters are also available, which give improved flow rate and increased loading capacity compared to equivalent flat filters.

Grade 5: 2.5 µm

The maximum degree of fine particle filtration in the qualitative range. Capable of retaining the fine precipitates encountered in chemical analysis. Slow flow rate. Excellent clarifying filter for cloudy suspensions and for water and soil analysis. Also available prepleated as Grade 5V.

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