The Effect of Filter Paper on the Results of Trace Analysis

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Analytical chemists frequently use filter papers during the course of experiments without any hesitation. However, the results of analysis could be deteriorated by the various ions which are extracted from filter papers. In some filter paper made for qualitative use, about $300{\mu}g$ sodium and many other cations were detected. Although the quantities of contaminants was low in the filter paper made for quantitative use, significant amount of Fe, Si, Al, Cu and Zn was detected as well as alkali element. Many cations and anions were also detected in the filtrate obtained from the glass fiber filter.