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Cellulose Filters

Quantitative Filter Paper Quick Pick Reference Chart

Is the precipitate/retentate to be
ashed for gravimetric analysis?

Sample

YES

NO

Is the suspension
strongly acidic or alkaline?

Is the precipitate/retentate
to be removed from filter surface?

YES

NO

YES

NO

Use Whatman hardened


ashless grades

Use Whatman
ashless grades

Use Whatman
hardened grades

Use Whatman
qualitative filter paper

Is the precipitate fine?

Is the precipitate fine?

Is the precipitate fine?

YES

NO

YES

Precipitate coarse
or gelatinous?

542

YES

NO

541

540

Precipitate coarse
or gelatinous?

YES

42

44

41

Whatman Grade

Call: 1.800.WHATMAN

YES

NO

Precipitate coarse
or gelatinous?

NO

40

NO

43

50

YES

NO

54

52

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