What syringe filter is the best for my application?
There is a huge selection of syringe filters available in all kinds of material, pore sizes and diameters. When it…
Category: Filtration
Vacuum Filtration- How do I secure the funnel to the flask?
Vacuum filtration, sometimes known as Buchner filtration is used to isolate a solid product or impurity from a liquid filtrate….
What is the difference between gravity and vacuum filtration?
There are two types of filtration which are commonly used in the laboratory and it is important to select the…
Am I using the right filter material and size for my filtration?
Selecting the right filter for your lab filtration will help to ensure you get the desired results. After considering whether you…
Whatman No 1 filter papers- why are they so frequently used?
Whatman No 1 filter paper is made of cellulose fibres for routine applications with medium retention and flow rate: The…
What equipment do I need to perform a vacuum filtration?
Filtration under vacuum, also known as Büchner filtration, is commonly used to isolate the solid precipitate from a solution. This…
Which filter should I use for suspended solids tests?
Suspended solids tests are conducted as a water purity indicator, and to form part of discharge consent. The gravimetric method…
Sintered disc or sintered frit filtration funnels – how to care for sintered discs? When to select a sintered disc funnel? What do sintered disc grades mean?
Vacuum filtrations using a Buchner flask and funnel with a vacuum pump are commonly used to isolate a solid of…
How can I stop my syringe filters getting blocked up?
Syringe filtration is a great, quick method of filtering samples prior to further analysis by HPLC, UV-VIS analysis or other…
How can I cut down HPLC sample preparation time?
The preparation of samples prior to HPLC or UHPLC analysis can be very time consuming, particularly in laboratories which analyse…
How do I measure suspended solids? How is the gravimetric method different to other methods?
The measurement of Suspended Solids is often required for discharge consent, and values may be reported to the Environment Agency…
What size filter paper do I need for my funnel?
How do you choose the right size filter paper for your funnel? Use the table below to see what size…