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SKU: PCTF0125100
Polycarbonate (PCTE) Membrane Filters, PVP-Free, 0.1 Micron, 25mm, 100/Pk
Polycarbonate Track Etch (PCTE) membranes are made from a thin, microporous polycarbonate film material. They are ideally suited for use in blood assays, high-purity, and general filtration.
$171.75
Key Specifications
- Pore Size
- 0.10
- Diameter (mm)
- 25
- Filtration Area sqft
- 491
- Pack Size
- 100
- Brand
- Sterlitech
Features
- Precisely controlled cylindrical pores for maximum absolute particulate capture
- Transparent, smooth flat surface for microscopic work
- Lowest, non-specific binding membrane
- Narrow pore size distribution
- No sloughing or particle shedding, one integral plastic film
- Negligible adsorption or absorption
- Low extractables
PCTE Membrane Filter Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| USP Class VI testing | Passed |
| BSA protein binding | ~5 µg/cm² |
| Sterilization | Gamma irradiation, EtO |
| Nominal thickness | 6-32 µm |
| Max. operating temperature | 140°C (284°F) |
| Sealing compatibility | Ultrasonic, heat, radio frequency, and insert molding |
| pH range | 4-8 |
| Burst strength | 0.7 bar (10 psi) |
Performance by Pore Sizea
| Pore Size | Pore Densityb (pores/cm²) | Open Area (%) | Nom. Weight (mg/cm²) | Nom. Thicknessc (µm) | Bubble Pointd (psi) | Water Flow Ratee (mL/min/cm²) | Air Flow Ratef (L/min/cm²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 µm | 4 x 108 | 3.1 | 0.7 | 6 | 30 | 2.5 | 1.5 |
| 0.2 µm | 3 x 108 | 9.4 | 1.1 | 10 | 20 | 10 | 3 |
| 0.4 µm | 1 x 108 | 12.6 | 1.0 | 10 | 12 | 45 (33 AOX) | 7.5 |
| 1.0 µm | 2 x 107 | 15.7 | 1.1 | 11 | 6 | 130 | 20 |
| 3.0 µm | 2 x 106 | 14.1 | 0.9 | 9 | 2 | 440 | 37.5 |
| 5.0 µm | 4 x 105 | 7.9 | 1.1 | 10 | 1.2 | 700 | 30 |
| 8.0 µm | 1 x 105 | 5.0 | 0.8 | 7 | 0.7 | 1000 | 30 |
| 10.0 µm | 1 x 105 | 7.9 | 1.1 | 10 | 0.5 | 1150 | 34.5 |
a. Tolerance +0%, -20%
b. Tolerance +/-15%
c. Tolerance +/-10%
d. Measured using isopropanol (IPA)
e. Initial flow rates using prefiltered water at 10 psi (0.7 kg/cm²)
f. Initial flow rates using prefiltered air at 10 psi (0.7 kg/cm²) for pore sizes ≤ 2 µm and 5 psi (0.35 kg/cm²) for pore sizes ≥ 3 µm