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Polycap GW
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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and local Departments for Environmental Protection protocols specify filtering ground water samples with a 0.45 µm filter when analyzing dissolved or suspended metals (EPA Method 3005). Specifically designed with field sampling in mind, the Whatman Polycap™ Ground Water sampling capsule can be used as a convenient in-line filter unit.

 
 
 
Features and Benefits
  • Connects directly to outlet of a sampling pump
  • Easy to use
  • Filtration membrane is encapsulated in durable polypropylene housing
  • Also available in 1.0 µm and 5.0 µm filters, as required by US and regional EPA test methods
  • Large surface area optimized to provide at least 600 cm2 of effective filtration area to ensure rapid
    sample collection
  • Housing components thermally fused (no glues, adhesives, metals, epoxies or extraneous materials)
  • Suitable for filtration procedure outlined in EPA Method 3005 for ground water analysis
  • Stepped hose barb fittings allow for connection with various size tubings
  • Lot number printed on each unit for traceability
Applications
  • Filter ground water samples before dissolved metal analysis

 

Technical Properties - Polycap GW
Housing Polypropylene
Filter Media 0.45 µm: PES Filter
1.0 µm: Polypropylene Filter
5.0 µm: Polypropylene Filter
Inlet/Outlet 1⁄4 to 3⁄8 in (6-9 mm) Stepped Barb (SB)
Support System Polypropylene 
Vent On inlet
Filtration Area 600 cm2 (93 in2)
Wetting Characteristics Hydrophilic 
Maximum Pressure 60 psi (4.1 bar) 
Water Flow Rate @ 1.0 bar (14.5 psi) 60 L/min
Flow Direction Flow should follow arrows
 


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