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Quantitative Filter Paper Quick Pick Reference Chart: Cellulose Filters
Quantitative Filter Paper Quick Pick Reference Chart: Cellulose Filters
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
ashless grades
Use Whatman
hardened grades
Use Whatman
qualitative filter paper
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