Microwave Digestion Capabilities Simplify Sample Prep Workflow

Milestone's UltraWAVE brings new capabilities in microwave digestion to the routine lab, reducing labor cost, increasing throughput and simplifying the sample prep workflow. The instrument features Single Reaction Chamber (SRC) technology in a fully automated, compact benchtop package, making it suited for the challenges faced by today's busy lab.

Instead of using an individual, closed reaction vessel for each sample, the instrument features a large, pressurized reaction chamber, the SRC. All samples are placed simultaneously in the SRC for microwave digestion under high temperature and pressure conditions. Identical digestion conditions are used for all samples, which allows any combination of sample types to be digested in the same run, using standard glass autosampler vials. For example, consumer products, nutraceuticals and polymer samples are digested simultaneously, greatly increasing the productivity of labs. Benefits of the instrument with SRC technology include elimination of reaction vessel assembly/disassembly steps and simple sample loading. A sample rack holds 15 x 15mL vials, and disposable glass or reusable quartz vials are used. The instrument has an automated chamber closure and opening, and operator time is reduced by up to 4x.

Minimal sample handling reduces risk of contamination. Different sample matrices can be digested in the same run, and difficult samples are digested more completely. With the instrument, smaller amounts of acid are used and reaction vessel consumable costs are eliminated. The instrument removes the limitations of conventional closed vessel microwave digestion and makes sample preparation more efficient.
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