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Porvair Microlute® CSi C18 SPE Plates

The Microlute® CSi C18 SPE range from Porvair Sciences combines composite silica technology with C18 (octadecyl) ligands on a silica base, ideal for retaining non-ionic, non-polar, and moderately polar analytes in reversed-phase mode. Its unique porous plastic structure ensures uniform and controlled liquid flow through the 96-well plate format, leading to improved reproducibility, higher analyte recovery, and reduced variability in flow rates. This design also reduces solvent use and speeds up the sample preparation process, making it automation-friendly and suitable for easy method transfer in silica C18 SPE applications.

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Features

  • Reversed-Phase Silica Format – Designed for extraction of non-ionic and non-polar analytes
  • Composite Technology – Porous polymer structure combined with silica to enhance consistency and performance
  • Improved Reproducibility – Provides reliable analyte recovery across multiple samples
  • Uniform Flow – Ensures consistent liquid distribution through each well for reduced variability
  • 96-Well Plate Options – Available with 2 mg or 10 mg bed weights to suit different sample requirements
  • Extended Range – Microlute® CSi also available with ion exchange chemistries (SAX for weak acids and SCX for weak bases) and in a polymeric format (Microlute® CP)

Specification

  Microlute® CSi C18
Retention Mechanism Hydrophobic interaction
Analyte Retention Neutral compounds with some polars
Base Material Silica
Composite Material Polyethylene (Medical grade)
Ligand C18
Endcapped Yes
Typical Carbon Loading 17%
Bed Weight 2 mg and 10 mg
Format 96 Well Plate
pH Range 2 - 9

Literature

Advice for using Porvair Microlute® SPE
Improve consistency and reproducibility using composite silica SPE plates
Evaluation of a novel composite silica technology for solid phase extraction
Innovative range of sample preparation products from Porvair Sciences