Which microwave digestion system is best for your laboratory?
A modern microwave digestion system prepares samples quickly, safely, and reproducibly by using controlled microwave energy inside sealed digestion vessels. Compared with conventional acid digestion on hot plates, closed-vessel microwave digestion reaches higher temperatures and pressures, reducing digestion time while improving recovery and minimizing contamination.
For more than 35 years, Milestone has helped laboratories worldwide simplify sample preparation for ICP-MS, ICP-OES, and elemental analysis with microwave digestion systems designed for every workflow. Whether you need an entry-level system for routine analysis or a fully automated high-throughput platform, Milestone can guide lab managers and lab technicians to find the right microwave digestion system designed around specific laboratory workflows.
Rotor-based Microwave Digestion Systems
Rotor-based microwave digestion uses individual closed vessels arranged in a rotating rotor inside the microwave cavity. Each sample is sealed with the acid mixture and digested under controlled temperature and pressure. The closed-vessel design enables operation above the boiling point of the acids, while vessel materials and sealing components are selected to withstand digestion conditions.
Rotor-based systems are ideal for laboratories looking for reliable, traditional closed-vessel microwave digestion with excellent control, safety, and versatility.
ETHOS™
ETHOS is the most advanced microwave digestion systems for sample preparation.
It combines robust rotor technology, advanced process control, and an integrated digital system to help laboratories deliver reliable, reproducible digestion.
ETHOS LEAN™
ETHOS LEAN is a compact rotor-based microwave digestion system.
Designed for laboratories with low to moderate throughput requirements, it delivers reliable closed-vessel acid digestion without compromising safety, digestion performance, or application possibilities.
SRC Microwave Digestion Systems
Single Reaction Chamber microwave digestion uses one large pressurized reaction chamber where all samples are placed and digested simultaneously. Instead of individual pressure vessels, samples are introduced in simple vials inside the chamber. The chamber itself acts as the pressurized digestion chamber, allowing microwave energy to be distributed uniformly across the complete sample load under controlled temperature and pressure conditions.
ultraWAVE 2 eco
ultraWAVE 2 eco is the Single Reaction Chamber microwave digestion system designed to make microwave sample digestion more efficient. By reducing many limitations of conventional systems, ultraWAVE 2 eco helps laboratories increase productivity while lowering operating costs.
ultraWAVE 3
ultraWAVE 3 is the most advanced Single Reaction Chamber microwave digestion technology, designed for laboratories that need higher productivity, greater digestion capability, and reliable control across demanding elemental analysis workflows.
ultraCLAVE
ultraCLAVE allows laboratories to process large batches of samples with less manual handling, maximum safety, and greater ROI. It is designed for laboratories that need high productivity, simplified handling, and reliable digestion performance.