Simultaneous digestion of mixed-batch food samples for trace metal analysis
8 Sept 2026This industry report explores the use of Milestone’s Single Reaction Chamber (SRC) technology for simultaneous digestion of diverse food samples prior to trace elemental analysis. Learn how the ultraWAVE 2 ECO and ultraWAVE 3 platforms enable high-throughput digestion of mixed food matrices without batching while maintaining excellent recoveries and minimizing cross-contamination. Discover how SRC technology improves productivity, supports reliable ICP-MS analysis of essential and toxic elements, and delivers analytical performance comparable to certified reference values across a wide range of food samples.
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