Lower detection limits for trace metal analysis through efficient cleaning
26 Jan 2021
Typical cleaning procedures involve either acid baths or a microwave method to clean digestion vessels, glassware and ICP accessories; these approaches limit productivity and efficiency. This video demonstrates the acid steam cleaning process in the traceCLEAN and how it ensures lower blanks and improves detection limits without compromising throughput.
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Milestone
Milestone has been active since 1988 in the field of microwave sample preparation. With around 35,000 instruments installed worldwide, we are the acknowledged industry leader in microwave technology. Milestone's vision is to help chemists by providing the most technologically advanced instrumentation for research and quality control. Our products offer a wide range of applications, such as microwave acid digestion, solvent extraction, synthesis and ashing. Furthermore we create products for acid purification and direct mercury determination in solid, liquid and gas samples. We offer our customers the highest level of application support, building up over the years a relationship based on trust and commitment.
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traceCLEAN Acid steam cleaning system
MilestoneCleaning various items used in ultra-trace analysis work is a critically important laboratory routine. traceCLEAN assures best cleaning quality of your TFM, glass and quartz parts for ICP/ICP-MS accessories. Any trace metal contaminants stay within the reservoir and do not come in contact with the cleaned trace accessories. The cleaning process with the traceCLEAN takes about an hour, enhancing the overall lab workflow.
