Hollow Fiber at Medical Drugs Glossary

What is Hollow Fiber? Refers to reverse osmosis and ultrafiltration membranes formed into small diameter (about 0.05 I.D.) tubes. The inner surface is a very thin (RO or UF) membrane skin supported by a thicker porous outer layer that gives the tube its strength. Hollow fiber

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