KD, or kD is the abbreviation for kiloDalton and is equal to 1,000 Molecular Weight Cut-Of(MWCO). A solution having a molecular weight
of 1,000,000 would be equivalent to 1,000 KD. The table listed below gives a general relationship between kiloDalton to Microns
(micrometers), Nanometers, and Angstroms:
KD's Microns Nanometers Angstroms
1,000 KD 0.1 micron 100 1000
500 KD 0.02 micron 20 200
200 KD 0.01 micron 10 100
50 KD 0.004 micron 4 40
10 KD 0.0025 micron 2.5 25
5 KD 0.0015 micron 1.5 15
As a general rule, choose a membrane with a pore size (MWCO) that is less than half of the compound of interest.
What is a KD (kiloDalton)?
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