Whatman™ filters for air testing
The importance of air quality monitoring is increasing because of the high pollution levels found in ambient air. Emission sources can be natural or caused by industrial, agricultural or transport activities. Ultrafine particles (UFPs) have become a key area of interest in environmental monitoring because studies have demonstrated their potentially significant impacts on air quality and health.
Heavy metals, organics and inorganics such as ozone, volatile organic carbons, SO2, NO2, CO, benzoate and asbestos should also be monitored.
Whatman™ offers dedicated filters for manual and automated particulate monitoring. These filters can be used for sampling in normal or aggressive environments for radioactivity, metal or asbestos testing.
Select from 13 types of Whatman™ filters for air sample testing:
- PM2.5 membrane filters
- GF/A fine retention filters
- EPM 2000 air filters
- GF 10 glass microfiber filters
- PFTE membrane filters
- QM-A quartz fiber filters
- QM-H quartz fiber filters
- QM-A quartz extraction thimbles
- QM-H quartz extraction thimbles
- Glass microfiber filter paper
- WME range filter circles
- Nucleopore membrane circles
- Cyclopore membrane circles
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Particulate analysis
Manual sampling in normal environments
Application: Manually sampling ambient air particulates (normal environments)
- Extreme mechanical stability
- Functional up to 180 °C
Filter name: GF 10
Filter type: Glass fiber filters
Application: Manually sampling ambient air particulates (normal environments)
- For stack gases
- Functional up to 500 °C
Name filter: Glass fiber thimbles
Filter type: Glass fiber thimbles
Application: Manually sampling ambient air particulates (normal environments)
- High chemical compatibility
- Low chemical background interference
Filter name: TE PTFE
Filter type: PTFE membrane filters
Application: Manually sampling ambient air particulates (normal environments)
- For gravimetric determination, PM10
- High flow rate
Filter name: GF/A
Filter type: Glass fiber filters
Application: Manually sampling ambient air particulates (normal environments)
- For gravimetric determination, PM10
- Used in high-volume air-sampling equipment
Name filter: EPM 2000
Filter type: Glass fiber filters
Application: Manually sampling ambient air particulates (normal environments)
- For PM2.5 determination, with high chemical compatibility
- Low chemical background interference
Standard Method compliance: EPA PM2.5 (requirements for 40 CFR Part 50 Appendix L)
Filter name: PM2.5 PTFE
Filter type: PTFE membrane filters
Manual sampling in aggressive environments
Application: Manual sampling ambient air particulates (aggressive environments)
- For stack gases, made with high-purity quartz
- Functional up to 800 °C
Filter name: QM-A
Filter type: Quartz fiber filters
Application: Manual sampling ambient air particulates (aggressive environments)
- 100% pure quartz
- Functional up to 900 °C
Type of filter: QM-H
Filter type: Quartz fiber filters
Application: Manual sampling ambient air particulates (aggressive environments)
- For stack gases, made with high-purity quartz
- Functional up to 800 °C
Filter name: Quartz fiber thimbles
Filter type: Quartz fiber thimbles
Automated sampling
Application: Automated sampling ambient air particulates
- Extreme mechanical stability
- Functional up to 180 °C
Filter name: GF 10
Filter type: Glass microfiber reels
Sampling for radioactivity and metal analysis
Application: Sampling radioactive air pollution
Highlight 1: Suitable for absorbing radioactive iodine
Highlight 2: High-flow rate
Filter name: GF/A
Filter type: Glass fiber filters
Application: Sampling radioactive air pollution
- Suitable for absorbing radioactive iodine
Filter name: Grade 72
Filter type: Glass fiber/cellulose filter paper
Filters for determination of metals in ambient particulate
Application: Filters for the determination of metals in ambient particulates
- Good flow rate and strength
- Wide range of porosities
Filter name: MCE
Filter type: MCE membrane filters
Chemical analysis
Monitoring air pollution from stacks, flues and aerosols requires filters that can withstand chemically harsh environments and high temperatures. High purity is required for this application.
Filters for heavy metals analysis
Application: Heavy metals analysis
- High-purity quartz
- Functional up to 800 °C
Filter name: QM-A
Filter type: Quartz fiber filters
Application: Heavy metals analysis
- 100% pure quartz
- Functional up to 900 °C
Type of filter: QM-H
Filter type: Quartz fiber filters
Application: Heavy metals analysis
- Detailed chemical analysis of trace pollutants
- Used in high-volume air-sampling equipment
Filter name: EPM 2000
Filter type: Glass fiber filters
Application: Heavy metals analysis
- High-purity quartz, suitable for both solvent extraction and air sampling
- Functional up to 800 °C
Filter name: Quartz fiber thimbles
Filter type: Quartz fiber thimble
Filters for other organic or inorganic chemicals
Application: Filtering other organic or inorganic chemicals
- High flow rate
Filter name: GF/A
Filter type: Glass fiber filters
Application: Filtering other organic or inorganic chemicals
- Increased durability for aggressive testing environments
- High chemical compatibility
Type of filter: TE PTFE
Filter type: PTFE membrane filters
Application: Filtering other organic or inorganic chemicals
- High-purity quartz
- Functional up to 800 °C
Filter name: QM-A
Filter type: Quartz fiber filters
Application: Filtering other organic or inorganic chemicals
- 100% pure quartz
- Functional up to 900 °C
Filter name: QM-H
Filter type: Quartz fiber filters
Application: Filtering other organic or inorganic chemicals
- High-purity quartz, suitable for both solvent extraction and air sampling
- Functional up to 800 °C
Type of filter: Quartz fiber thimbles
Filter type: Quartz fiber thimbles
Asbestos analysis
Application: Electron microscopy
- Defined pore size distribution, with a flat and smooth surface
- Gold-coated version available
Filter name: Nucleopore
Filter type: PC membrane filter
Application: Electron microscopy
- Defined pore size distribution, with a flat and smooth surface
Filter name: Cyclopore
Filter type: PC membrane filter
Application: Recommended for phase-contrast microscopy
- White with a black grid for high contrast
- Specific for diaphanization with acetone
Filter name: MembraClear
Filter type: MCE membrane filters