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Labmate Microwave Digestion System features programmable temperature and pressure control. They employs microwave energy to accelerate the digestion process, reducing digestion time. Their multiple sample capacity, maximizes throughput for high-volume laboratories. They are equipped with robust safety mechanisms, including pressure relief systems and real-time monitoring. Our Microwave Digestion System offers a touchscreen interface with programmable methods.
Frequently Asked Questions
1 What is a Microwave Digestion System?
A Microwave Digestion System is an apparatus designed to digest samples by using high temperature and pressure generated through microwave energy.
2 How does a Microwave Digestion System work?
It utilizes microwave energy to heat and pressurize samples in sealed vessels, breaking down their components for analysis.
3 What types of samples can be digested using Microwave Digestion System?
It can digest a wide range of sample types, such as solid and liquid samples, organic and inorganic materials as well as complex matrices.
4 Can Microwave Digestion System be used for trace metal analysis?
It is commonly used for trace metal analysis.
5 Can Microwave Digestion System be used for sample preparation for environmental testing?
It is widely used for preparing environmental samples like soil, water and sediments for analysis.
6 Can Microwave Digestion System be used for food testing?
It is widely used for food testing, including nutrient analysis and detecting contaminants like heavy metals.
7 What kind of maintenance does Microwave Digestion System require?
Regular maintenance includes cleaning of digestion vessels, checking seals and gaskets for damage and proper calibration.
8 Can Microwave Digestion System be used for digesting samples containing mercury?
It can be used to digest mercury-containing samples, as it allows for controlled conditions to prevent mercury loss during digestion.
9 Can Microwave Digestion System be used in pharmaceutical analysis?
It is widely used in pharmaceutical analysis for extracting and analyzing trace elements and other components in drug formulations and raw materials.
10 Can Microwave Digestion System be used for digesting plastics or polymers?
It can be used for digesting plastics or polymers.
Selection Guide for Microwave Digestion System
Microwave Digestion System is used to break down complex sample matrices using acids and microwave energy, preparing them for elemental analysis techniques such as ICP-OES, ICP-MS, or AAS. Customers should choose an Automated Microwave Digestion system for applications requiring high-throughput, consistent, and safe sample preparation. This system is best suited for environmental testing (soil, water, sludge), food and agriculture (grains, vegetables, animal feed), pharmaceuticals (raw materials, finished products), petrochemicals (oils, plastics), and clinical or biological research (tissue, blood). It ensures complete digestion, reduces contamination risks, and supports regulatory compliance (e.g., EPA, USP <232>/<233>). Selection depends on sample type, required temperature and pressure range, level of automation, safety features, and adherence to standards such as ASTM D4309 or ISO 12914. Choosing the right system guarantees accurate, reproducible results and efficient digestion tailored to specific analytical applications.
Understanding Microwave Digestion System: Purpose, Process, and Benefits
Microwave Digestion System is a laboratory instrument used to break down complex sample materials into simpler, analyzable forms by applying microwave energy in a sealed vessel with concentrated acids. This process, known as microwave-assisted digestion, prepares samples such as food, soil, biological tissues, or industrial materials for precise elemental analysis using techniques like ICP-MS, AAS, or ICP-OES.
Our System is faster, safer, and more efficient. It allows controlled, high-temperature and high-pressure digestion, ensuring complete decomposition of tough matrices while preserving volatile elements. The system typically consists of;
Rapid and Uniform Heating
High Pressure and Temperature Control
Closed-Vessel System
Multi-Sample Capability
Microwave Digestion System is widely utilized across various industries and scientific disciplines for their efficiency and accuracy in sample preparation. In environmental testing, they are employed to prepare soil, water, and air filter samples for trace metal analysis, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The pharmaceutical industry uses them to digest drug formulations, excipients, and biological matrices for impurity profiling and quality control. In the food and beverage sector, Microwave Digestion System helps analyze products for trace elements, heavy metals, and mineral content, supporting nutritional labeling and safety assessments. The petrochemical and energy industries rely on this device to process fuels, oils, and lubricants for metal content determination and additive analysis. In agriculture and fertilizer testing, they assist in analyzing fertilizers, plants, and crop samples for nutrient content and contaminants. Clinical and biomedical research applications include the digestion of biological samples such as tissues, blood, and serum for metal analysis and toxicological studies. Additionally, academic and research institutions utilize our Microwave Digestion System for training and conducting advanced studies in analytical chemistry, environmental science, and material research.