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EXPRESS-ION High Flow Rate Ion Exchange Media
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EXPRESS-ION™ media are matrices whose flow characteristics have been greatly improved. The manufacturing process has been optimized so that the matrix allows faster flow while retaining its inherently fast kinetics of adsorption and desorption. They are supplied as moist powders, so precycling and fines removal are not required.

EXPRESS-ION D
A weak (charge dependent on pH) anion exchange cellulose substituted with diethylaminoethyl (DEAE) groups and recommended for separations between pH 2 and pH 9.

EXPRESS-ION Q
A strong (charge independent of pH) anion exchange cellulose having general applicability in separations requiring an anion exchange step, with the benefit of wide pH versatility. The N,N,N-trimethyl hydroxypropyl amine (quaternary amine) group is fully ionized throughout pH range 2 to 12.

EXPRESS-ION C
A moderately acidic cation exchange cellulose. A weak ion exchanger recommended for separations between pH 4.5 and pH 10 to ensure the carboxymethyl functional group remains ionized.

EXPRESS-ION S
A strongly acidic cation exchange cellulose having general applicability in separations requiring a cation exchange step, with the benefit of wide pH versatility. The sulfoxyethyl functional group is fully ionized throughout the pH range 2 to 12.

Standard Anion and Cation Exchange Media are described separately.
Ion Exchange Celluloses are also available in paper format.

Typical Data - EXPRESS-ION linear flow rate (cm/h)
   Linear flow rate (cm/h)
  at 5 psi at 7.5 psi at 10 psi
EXPRESS-ION D 172 214 239
EXPRESS-ION Q 135 174 212
EXPRESS-ION C 94 127 165
EXPRESS-ION S 94 127 161
Column dimensions 45 cm ID x 15 cm H


Properties - EXPRESS-ION High Flow Rate Media
  EXPRESS-ION D EXPRESS-ION Q EXPRESS-ION C EXPRESS-ION S
Type Weak Anion Strong Anion Weak Cation Strong Cation
Working pH range 2 to 9 2 to 12 4.5 to 10 2 to 12
Typical protein capacity mg/ml:        
BSA 60 55 - -
Lysozyme - - 162 153
Small ion capacity 1 meq/dg*
Fiber length 60 to 130 µm
Base matrix Microgranular cellulose
Typical flow rate 150 cm/hr
Physical stability Negligible volume changes due to ionic strength or pH
Bed volume g / ml 0.72 0.64 0.7 0.8
* dg = dry gram, Typical moisture content 65 to 68%
grams as supplied

Ordering Information - EXPRESS-ION High Flow Rate Ion Exchange Media
Catalog Number Description
Weak Anion Exchange Cellulose
4079-0025 EXPRESS-ION D, 250 g
4079-0200 EXPRESS-ION D, 2 kg
Strong Anion Exchange Cellulose
4079-3025 EXPRESS-ION Q, 250 g
Weak Cation Exchange Cellulose
4079-1025 EXPRESS-ION C, 250 g

Strong Cation Exchange Cellulose

4079-2025 EXPRESS-ION S, 250 g

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