New Microwave Sample Preparation System

The all-new ETHOS One microwave digestion system from Milestone (Italy) is specifically designed for fast digestion or extraction of samples for AA and ICP. A wide selection of rotors is available, allowing processing of any kind of sample, from easily digested samples such as wastewater or sludge, to the most challenging, such as ceramics or refractory materials. Vessels employ the Milestone patented vent and reseal technology with no loss of sample or volatiles that is experienced with other systems such as burst disk digesters and hot plates.

The ETHOS One is operated via a compact terminal with touch-screen display to provide simple, user-friendly control of the microwave sample preparation process with automatic, real-time monitoring and feedback-based control of multiple parameters. Simply recall a factory-stored method or create a new one; press ‘START’ and the system will automatically follow the user defined temperature or pressure profile. Digestion runs are saved on the terminal and can be easily exported and printed to provide an important record as part of the sample handling reporting process.

The ETHOS One door opens downward enabling the chemist to use it as working platform and facilitate the loading of the vessels into the microwave cavity. Each vessel is handled individually so the user does not have to directly introduce bulky and heavy carousels into the microwave unit.

The Milestone ETHOS One combines high-level technology with an unmatched ease of use. From the microwave hardware to the control terminal, from reaction sensors to the pressure vessels, everything is built to a high standard to allow the user to take full advantage of the system capabilities without the hassle of cumbersome operation, thus improving the overall sample preparation process productivity.