Membrane Disc and Small Filter Device Resources

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• PDF Resources

Chemical Compatibility Chart - Chemical compatibility chart for general laboratory filtration products.
Filtration Spectrum - Compare relative sizes of common materials and their separation processes. 

• Membrane Selection Guide by Application

A chart weighing the advantages of using different membrane types across a myriad of applications.

• Choosing the Appropriate Membrane

Important questions to consider before selecting a membrane, as well as a handy decision tree with some common applications arranged by pore size.

• Standard Method and Application Guide

Different applications and and filtration equipment used in conjunction with Standard Methods, EPA and NIOSH methods.

• Measuring a Filter's Performance

In-depth descriptions of various tests and metrics used by manufacturers to evaluate a filter. 

• Membrane Spec Table

A chart of membrane specifications organized by membrane type.

• Principles of Filtration

A breakdown of the fundamental aspects of filtration technology and how they relate to filter selection.

• Terms Used When Discussing Filters

A glossary of terms relating to filters and hybridization membranes.

• Understanding Product Specifications

Definitions of membrane specifications.  The majority of our membrane specifications can be found in the "Product and Performance" tabs of our individual products.

• Glass Fiber Comparison Table

This table compares the specifications for different glass fiber filter grades.

• Glass Fiber Brand Equivalents

A comparison of different manufacturer part numbers for glass fiber filters.

• MCE Membrane Cross Reference Table

A comparison of different manufacturer part numbers for MCE membrane materials, sorted by pore size.

• PCTE Product and Performance Characteristics
  

Flow rates, Minimum Bubble Point, and other important performance measures for hydrophobic and hydrophilic Polycarbonate membrane filters.

• Bibliographies

Silver Membrane
Cellulose Acetate Membrane
Ceramic Membrane
Polycarbonate Membrane
Polypropylene Membrane
Teflon Membrane
Nylon Syringe Filter

• Product Guide/Catalog Sections (each section can be downloaded and printed)

Membrane Filters (Section 1)
Membrane Filters (Section 2)
Syringe Filters
Capsule Filters