Thermo Scientific Dowex 50WX8 Hydrogen Form Cation Exchange Resin 200-400 Mesh, 2.5 KG

The Thermo Scientific Dowex 50WX8 Hydrogen Form is a strong acid cation exchange resin designed for high-resolution ion exchange chromatography and water purification. This cation exchange resin features a fine mesh size of 200-400 mesh, ideal for applications in low-pressure liquid chromatography (LPLC), biochemical separations, and sample purification workflows critical to biotechnology and molecular diagnostics.

• Functional group: Sulfonic acid (-SO3H) for efficient proton exchange
• Matrix: Crosslinked styrene-divinylbenzene gel with 8% crosslinking, ensuring mechanical and chemical stability
• Exchange capacity: Approximately 1.1 meq/mL (wetted bed volume), supporting high ion-exchange efficiency
• Moisture content: Around 55% loss on drying at 110°C, maintaining resin hydration essential for consistent performance
• Form: White to off-white beads, optimized for uniform flow and reproducible chromatographic separation
• Applications: Widely used in biomedical engineering, synthetic biology, and bioprocessing for tasks including water deionization, cation exchange chromatography, and biopharmaceutical production pipelines
• Origin: Manufactured in the United States, ensuring quality and traceability in critical laboratory and industrial biotechnological processes

This resin is essential for research laboratories focusing on molecular diagnostics, gene editing, and biomanufacturing where precise ion exchange separation impacts downstream analysis and product purity. Its robust styrene-divinylbenzene matrix and reliable ion-exchange capacity make it indispensable for chromatographic separation techniques and bioprocessing workflows requiring reproducible, high-purity bioproduct isolation.