Difference between revisions of "Filter paper"

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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
  
A sturdy unsized paper of controlled porosity used to filter gases or liquids. Filter paper is chemically pure and free from additives. It has a neutrla pH and is usually made from chemical pulp or cotton fibers.
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A sturdy, unsized paper composed of cellulose, glass or quartz fibers.  Filter paper is designed with a controlled porosity to filter fine particulates from gases or liquids. Filter paper is chemically pure, free from additives and has a neutral pH. Cellulosic filter paper is usually made from chemical pulp or cotton fibers.  Whatman filter paper is a common brand.
  
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
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papier filtre (Fr.)
 
papier filtre (Fr.)
  
== Authority ==
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==Resources and Citations==
  
 
* ''The Dictionary of Paper'', American Paper Institute, New York, Fourth Edition, 1980
 
* ''The Dictionary of Paper'', American Paper Institute, New York, Fourth Edition, 1980
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* E.J.LaBarre, ''Dictionary and Encyclopedia of Paper and Paper-making'', Swets & Zeitlinger, Amsterdam, 1969
 
* E.J.LaBarre, ''Dictionary and Encyclopedia of Paper and Paper-making'', Swets & Zeitlinger, Amsterdam, 1969
  
* Art and Architecture Thesaurus Online, http://www.getty.edu/research/tools/vocabulary/aat/, J. Paul Getty Trust, Los Angeles, 2000
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* Art and Architecture Thesaurus Online, https://www.getty.edu/research/tools/vocabulary/aat/, J. Paul Getty Trust, Los Angeles, 2000
  
  
  
 
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Latest revision as of 13:09, 20 August 2022

Description

A sturdy, unsized paper composed of cellulose, glass or quartz fibers. Filter paper is designed with a controlled porosity to filter fine particulates from gases or liquids. Filter paper is chemically pure, free from additives and has a neutral pH. Cellulosic filter paper is usually made from chemical pulp or cotton fibers. Whatman filter paper is a common brand.

Synonyms and Related Terms

papier filtre (Fr.)

Resources and Citations

  • The Dictionary of Paper, American Paper Institute, New York, Fourth Edition, 1980
  • E.J.LaBarre, Dictionary and Encyclopedia of Paper and Paper-making, Swets & Zeitlinger, Amsterdam, 1969