Microwave digestion

Quality analysis starts with great sample preparation

If there is no confidence in initial sample preparation stage, then there can be no confidence in the results from subsequent analyses. Complete digestion is therefore essential for achieving accurate results in metal analysis.  Since 1988, Milestone has provided microwave systems featured by unmatched throughput, safety and performance. These decades of experience have led to the development of the most intelligent yet powerful microwave digestion instruments to satisfy a wide array of application needs.  

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NEW ultraWAVE 3:  the latest generation of SRC technology

Accelerating elemental analysis workflow

 Thanks to its superior digestion capabilities that result from its higher temperature and pressure features, ultraWAVE’s unique SRC technology provides greater digestion efficiency.
Several aspects of the system, such as reduced handling and cleaning and the ability to process any samples simultaneously, reduce turnaround time and increase lab efficiency.

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Milestone ethos up microwave digestion

ETHOS™ UP

High performance microwave digestion system

Highest throughput rotors: Rotor-based digestion system for both routine and challenging applications.
Simplified method development: EasyCONTROL software minimizes method development, increases productivity and improves digestion efficiency.
Superior safety features: Stainless steel construction and patented vent-and-reseal technology ensures safety and productivity.
Know-how and remote control: Unique web based resource center that provides up-to-date information and extended instrument control. 

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Milestone ethos easy microwave digestion

ETHOS™ EASY

Advanced microwave digestion system

Highest throughput rotors: Rotor-based digestion system for both routine and challenging applications.
Simplified method development: EasyCONTROL software minimizes method development, increases productivity and improves digestion efficiency.
Superior safety features: Stainless steel construction and patented vent-and-reseal technology ensures safety and productivity.
Know-how and support: Unique web based resource center that provides up-to-date information. 

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Milestone ethos lean microwave digestion

ETHOS™ LEAN

Compact microwave digestion system

Reliable and durable hardware: with stainless steel cavity & corrosion-resistant coating.Compact and economical taking almost half of the conventional microwave footprint.
User-friendly interface: with hundreds built-in methods.Easy and fast handling with unique vessel design construction.
Advanced reaction control: for high digestion quality. 

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milestone ultrawave microwave digestion

ULTRAWAVE

The game changer in microwave digestion

Improved workflow: The ultraWAVE completely removes the handling related to the opening/closing of the vessels. 2X the throughput of 15 samples are processed in 45 minutes start to finish.
No batching required: Any combination of sample types can be digested simultaneously; no need to batch samples.
Lower operating costs: Vessel cleaning is eliminated with disposable glass vials, and method development is virtually eliminated. 

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milestone ultraclave microwave digestion

ULTRACLAVE

Scaled up SRC Technology for ultimate throughput

Several standard racks are designed to hold 6 to 77 individual sample containers made of glass, quartz, or TFM.
One digestion method for all samples - Any combination of sample types can be digested simultaneously, with no need to batch samples into identical types.
Long-term savings - Reduced acid usage, consumables, and need for labor provide long-term cost savings. 

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MILESTONE

UltraWAVE ECR upgrade - Microwave Digestion System

Reference : MIL-MCLA1001

SRC Technology

The ultraWAVE ECR is based on the SRC (Single Reaction Chamber technology), invented by Milestone several years ago (Patents pending).
SRC technology achieves extraordinary performance capabilities combining microwave heating with a high-pressure reactor which acts simultaneously as microwave cavity and vessel.
The ultraWAVE chamber is sealed, pressurized, heated, cooled, vented, and opened via a dedicated touch-screen control terminal.
Loading a rack of samples into the chamber is the only manual operation in an otherwise fully automated process of microwave-assisted sample preparation.
The outer surfaces of the vessel remain at room temperature throughout the entire microwave heating cycle.
 
As a result, the ultraWAVE is dramatically less labor intensive and easier to use compared to conventional microwave digestion systems.
- High performance. The highest temperatures & pressure capabilities and the fastest cooling time.
- Increased throughput. Double throughput of traditional microwave acid digestion instruments.
- No batching required. Simultaneous digestion of any sample type combination.
- Extra Corrosive Resistance. Use large amounts of HCl in open vessels without risk of corrosion!
- Ease of use. Cleaning of digestion vials is not necessary. No vessel assembly/disassembly.
- Expertise and Support. 30-years experience at your lab with the Milestone Connect.
- Compliance. USP 232/233 Chapters, ICH Q3D Guidelines and FDA regulation 21 CFR part 11.

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Ethos EASY - Advanced Microwave Digestion System
Reference : MIL-49030
How EASY can microwave sample preparation become?

The range of sample types requesting microwave digester and analysis for trace metals has grown significantly in recent years.
At the same time, sample workloads have increased, and turnaround time reduced.
In addition, the development of collision cell ICP-MS has widened its applicability to more complex sample types placing additional demands on microwave acid digestion: its lower detection limits and fast analysis time require lower blank contribution and higher throughput in sample preparation techniques.
In response to these demands, Milestone has developed the new microwave digestion oven ETHOS EASY, specifically designed for closed vessel microwave acid digestion, with full control of all reaction parameters.
- Safety by design. Best microwave hardware, temperature and pressure sensors
- Ease of use and control. easyTEMP temperature control and advanced rotor technology
- Performance and throughput. EasyCONTROL operating software
- Know-How and Support. 30-years experience at your lab with the Milestone Connect
- Flexibility. Rotor-based digestion system for hundreds of applications.
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Ethos UP - High Performance Microwave Digestion System
Reference : MIL-49010
Productivity UP
Simplicity UP
Safety UP


The ETHOS UP fully embodies Milestone’s philosophy in microwave sample preparation!
Specifically designed for closed vessel microwave acid digestion, it offers productivity, safety, ease of use, connectivity, expertise and application flexibility.
Featuring a comprehensive choice of accessories, ETHOS UP microwave digestion system encompasses Milestone’s visionary concept of “Total Microwave Sample Preparation” offering a complete first-class solution for microwave solvent extraction, high-temperature fusion, vacuum evaporation and even organic and inorganic synthesis or protein hydrolysis.
- Safety and reliability. Best microwave hardware, temperature and pressure sensors
- Performance and throughput. easyTEMP temperature control and advanced rotor technology
- Ease of use and control. EasyCONTROL operating software
- Expertise and know-how. 30-years experience at your lab with the Milestone Connect
- Flexibility. Rotor-based digestion system for hundreds of applications.
MILESTONE
UltraWAVE ECR upgrade - Microwave Digestion System
Reference : MIL-MCLA1001

SRC Technology

The ultraWAVE ECR is based on the SRC (Single Reaction Chamber technology), invented by Milestone several years ago (Patents pending).
SRC technology achieves extraordinary performance capabilities combining microwave heating with a high-pressure reactor which acts simultaneously as microwave cavity and vessel.
The ultraWAVE chamber is sealed, pressurized, heated, cooled, vented, and opened via a dedicated touch-screen control terminal.
Loading a rack of samples into the chamber is the only manual operation in an otherwise fully automated process of microwave-assisted sample preparation.
The outer surfaces of the vessel remain at room temperature throughout the entire microwave heating cycle.
 
As a result, the ultraWAVE is dramatically less labor intensive and easier to use compared to conventional microwave digestion systems.
- High performance. The highest temperatures & pressure capabilities and the fastest cooling time.
- Increased throughput. Double throughput of traditional microwave acid digestion instruments.
- No batching required. Simultaneous digestion of any sample type combination.
- Extra Corrosive Resistance. Use large amounts of HCl in open vessels without risk of corrosion!
- Ease of use. Cleaning of digestion vials is not necessary. No vessel assembly/disassembly.
- Expertise and Support. 30-years experience at your lab with the Milestone Connect.
- Compliance. USP 232/233 Chapters, ICH Q3D Guidelines and FDA regulation 21 CFR part 11.

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