Filtration Membrane Discs
Thin, precut membrane rounds for high-throughput, fast filtration of liquid and gas samples. Gridded and non-gridded discs. Various materials including mixed cellulose ester, polycarbonate, PTFE, nylon, and PVDF. For air monitoring/analytical research.
Sizes
Filter membranes are made in a range of diameters, typically designed to fit a specific holder or manifold.
Materials
Filter membrane can be made from cellulose, mixed cellulose esters (MCE), polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), polyethersulfone (PES), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), nylon, polycarbonate (PC), polyester, polyethylene terephthalate (PET), and polypropylene (PP). Other membrane materials include aluminum oxide, gelatin, porcelain, and glass.
Pore Size
The size of membrane pores determines which particles will be retained by the filter. A pore size of 0.2 µm is small enough to remove microbes from solutions; a 0.45 µm ore size can remove larger particulates.
Color and Grids
White membrane filters may be plain or marked with square grids (outlined in black) that can help with enumerating particles. Gridded or plain black membrane filters may be helpful when filtering light-colored particulates.
Sterility
Filter membranes may be pre-sterilized or may be sterilized using ethylene oxide, gamma irradiation, or autoclaves. The need for sterility is determined by the application, which are many and varied:
- Light microscopy samples
- Cytology sample preparation
- Electron microscopy samples
- Air quality and other environmental monitoring
- Water analysis and water quality testing
- Microbiology colony counting and quality control
- Chemotaxis
- Sterile preparation of buffers, tissue culture media, microbiological media, and other biological fluids
MilliporeSigma™ MF-Millipore™ Membrane Filter, 0.45 μm, Gridded
Mixed cellulose esters (MCE) membrane, hydrophilic
MilliporeSigma™ Durapore™ Membrane Filters, 0.45 μm
Durapore™ Membrane Filters are recommended when maximum recovery is important.
Cytiva Whatman™ WTP Range PTFE Membranes
Suited for applications involving aggressive organic solvents, strong acids, and alkalis due to being chemically stable and inert. Whatman™ WTP Range PTFE Membranes are particularly suitable for preparing samples for HPLC analysis, air and gas sterilization.
Cytiva Whatman™ PTFE Membrane Circles
Provides clarification of corrosives, solvents, and aggressive fluids. Whatman™ PTFE Membrane Circles are particularly useful in HPLC analysis when solid particles can cause permanent damage to the column.
Sartorius Gridded Nonsterile Cellulose Nitrate Membrane Filters: 0.45μm Pore Size
The Nonsterile Membrane Filters are made of cellulose nitrate (cellulose mixed ester), cellulose acetate or regenerated cellulose. They can be used for colony counting, particle testing and microscopy. Choose between gridded or non-gridded, membranes, either with or without hydrophobic edge.
MilliporeSigma™ MF-Millipore™ Membrane Filters
MF-Millipore™ Membrane Filters designed to provide strength, flexibility and broad chemical compatibility for critical biological separations.
GVS PTFESep™ 47 mm Polytetrafluoroethylene Disc
Polytetrafluoroethylene polymer (PTFE) laminated to a polypropylene support for improved durability and easy handling. These filters are chemically compatible with strong acids and most aggressive solvents such as alcohols.
MilliporeSigma™ MF-Millipore™ Membrane Filter, 0.05 μm
13 mm diameter, mixed cellulose esters (MCE) membrane, hydrophilic
Cytiva Whatman™ Cellulose Acetate Membranes
Prepares liquid scintillation cocktail for scintillation counter measurements. Whatman™ Cellulose Acetate Membranes are highly heat resistant and can filter hot liquids and hot gases.
Cytiva Whatman™ Nylon Membrane Circle
For filtering aqueous solutions and most organic solvents
Cytiva Whatman™ Polyamide Membranes
Universal filter made from pure polyamide for clarification and sterile filtration
Cytiva GN Metricel™ Membrane Disc Filters
Certified for the microbiological analysis of potable, waste, process, and natural waters in accordance with the Membrane Filter Technique referenced in Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater.
Sartorius Nongridded Sterile Cellulose Membrane Filters
Ensure quality control in routine microbiological filtering. Sartorius Nongridded Sterile Cellulose Membrane Filters are single-packed membranes used for colony counting, particle testing, microscopy and sterility testing. Choose between cellulose acetate or cellulose nitrate membranes in a variety of pore sizes.
Sartorius Microsart™ e.motion Membrane Filters
For colony counting, particle testing and microscopy. Specifically designed for use in the Microsart™ e.motion dispenser, the filters are individually sterile-sealed in a format packaged on a pleated band, without protective paper. Can also be used with Sartorius nutrient pad sets.
GVS Magna™ Nylon Membrane Filters
Plain white nylon membranes offer low extractables, high uniformity