DESCRIPTION
Whatman Grade 1 Qualitative Filter Papers are the most widely used filter paper for routine laboratory applications, qualitative analytical separations, and clarifying liquids. They are the standard grade cellulose filter papers for medium flow rates.
Qualitative analytical separations for precipitates such as lead sulfate, calcium oxalate (hot), and calcium carbonate
Agricultural soil analysis and seed testing procedures
Industrial food processing techniques to extract liquid or separate solid foodstuffs from associated liquid
Air pollution monitoring by collecting atmospheric dust from airflow and photometrically measuring the stain-intensity
Gas detection by quantitative chromogenesis with optical reflectance
Medium flow rate and retention for a wide range of qualitative analytical separations
Grade 1 Qualitative Filter Papers (11 µm particle retention) are available in a variety of sizes and formats including circles, sheets and prepleated filters. They are also available in FilterCup format, a convenient, 250 ml capacity disposable 70 mm filter funnel molded from polypropylene with an integral, heat-bonded filter.
How well do you know your filter paper grades and why you use them? To find out, read our blog Back to Basics Part 1: A Guide to Types of Whatman Filter Paper Grades.
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For more information and help choosing from our wide range of filter paper grades, download our Filter paper and membranes guide or check our Whatman filter selector to find your filter fast.