Whatman air monitoring filters

Whatman Grade GF/A Air Sampling Filters, Binder Free

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Whatman Grade EPM 2000 Air Sampling Filter

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Whatman PM2.5 Air Monitoring Membrane Filters

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Air monitoring filters are used for the first step of air quality testing: collecting representative air quality samples for analysis.

Airborne particulate matter (PM) is a mixture of small solid particles and droplets of liquid. Air monitoring filters allow the air to flow through and trap the PM for testing and analysis.

Lab technicians use gravimetric methods to determine the volume of particulate matter as weight in a given volume of air, generally expressed in parts per million (PPM). 

After gravimetric assessment, specific follow-up tests and chemical analysis can provide detailed information on the composition of the particulate matter.

Selecting the right air sampling filter for your application is key to ensuring a representative sample, and therefore reliable test results. For example, air pollution monitoring from stacks, flues, and aerosols requires a filter that can withstand chemically harsh environments and high temperatures.

 

Air sampling and testing filters by application

 

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PM2.5, PM10, and TSP

Whatman Grade GF/A Glass Microfiber Filters
Whatman Grade EPM 2000 Air Sampling Filters
Whatman PM2.5 Air Monitoring Membrane Filters
Whatman QM-A Quartz Microfiber Filters
Whatman QM-C Quartz Microfiber Filters
Nuclepore polycarbonate track-etched membranes (hydrophobic)
Nuclepore polycarbonate track-etched membranes (hydrophilic)

Determination of organic compounds in ambient air

Whatman Grade EPM 2000 Air Sampling Filters
Whatman Nuclepore Polycarbonate AOX Analysis Membranes
Whatman QM-A Quartz Microfiber Filters
Whatman QM-C Quartz Microfiber Filters
Cyclopore track-etched membranes
Nuclepore polycarbonate track-etched membranes (hydrophobic)
Nuclepore polycarbonate track-etched membranes (hydrophilic)

Determination of inorganic compounds in ambient air

Whatman Nuclepore Polycarbonate AOX Analysis Membranes
Whatman PM2.5 Air Monitoring Membrane Filters
Whatman QM-A Quartz Microfiber Filters
Whatman QM-C Quartz Microfiber Filters
Cyclopore track-etched membranes
Nuclepore polycarbonate track-etched membranes (hydrophobic)
Nuclepore polycarbonate track-etched membranes (hydrophilic)

Smoke stack gas monitoring

Whatman High-Purity Glass Extraction Thimbles
Whatman QM-A Quartz Microfiber Filters
Whatman QM-C Quartz Microfiber Filters
Whatman Quartz Fiber Extraction Thimbles

EPA methods for air sampling

Whatman PM2.5 Air Monitoring Membrane Filters
Whatman Grade EPM 2000 Air Sampling Filters

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Air sampling filter selection guide

 

Typical products (more sizes available)
PM2.5 PM10 and TSP Smoke stack gas monitoring
Gravimetric analysis Heavy metal determination Organic determination Gravimetric analysis Heavy metal determination Organic determination Gravimetric analysis Heavy metal and organic testing
PTFE 4.7 cm W/PP RING numbered X X X
QM-A Circle 4.7 cm X X X X X X X X
QM-C prefired circle 4.7 cm X X X X X X X X
EPM 2000 Circle 4.7 cm X X
GF/A 4.7 cm X X
QM-A Sheet 8×10 IN numbered and not X X X
EPM 2000 sheet 8×10 IN numbered X X
GF/A sheet 8×10 IN X X
HP glass thimble 25×90 MM X
Silica thimble 25x90 MM X