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Microwave evaporation system

The Milestone evaporation system provides the tools for conveniently heating materials in a microwave field under controlled vacuum conditions. The MMR modular microwave rotor is used for heating materials in a microwave field under controlled vacuum conditions. When connected to an external vacuum supply (VAC-100 or VAC-2000 modules), and depending on the specific configuration, the MMR rotor can be used for vacuum assisted sarnple drying, acid removal, volume reduction, and solvent evaporation. The MMR Rotor is a specially engineered fixture for accommodating either 8 or 12 microwave vessels. Each vessel is isolated from the others, so there is no cross contamination. Samples are processed in a clean, inert environment

Features

• Low-temperature, safe evaporation and concentration of acids and organic solvents

• No sample transfer: evaporation takes place in the same vessel used for digestion

• Evaporation of polar and non-polar organic solvents (e.g. Hexane) after organic solvent extraction

• Rapid evaporation and concentration: 200 mL of acids (HC1, HF, HN03, etc.) evaporated in 30-90 minutes

• Sample drying before extraction or digestion

• Available as an eight (8) or twelve (12) position fixture

• Accommodates all Milestone's TFM vessels of all digestion rotors

Efficient use of a microwave labstation for volume reduction requires a safe and reliable source of vacuum. The VAC-1000 module meets every criteria for these demanding applications. A high performance, full PTFE vacuum pump, draws evaporated acid vapours where they are efficiently recovered in a water cooled condenser. Any remaining vapours pass through a high capacity, acid neutralisation module. Designed for safety and durability, the system is completely enclosed with key modules clearly visible and with a rninimum of vacuum connections. The VAC-1000 module is a high performance system that integrates a vacuum pump, a water cooled condenser and a neutralizing module to completely neutralise and/or recover acid vapors. It is the perfect complement to the MMR rotors for volume reduction and/or acid removal from digestate samples in Milestone's Microwave Labstations

The VAC-2000 module is a high performance system that integrates a vacuum pump, a water cooled condenser and a pressurised module to completely recover organic solvents. It is the perfect complement to Milestone's MMR rotors for volume reduction and solvent recovery. A high performance, PTFE vacuum pump draws evaporated solvent vapours through the VAC-2000 module where they are efficiently condensed and collected in a water cooled, glass condenser. Any remaining vapours are compressed to increase the boiling point. This feature allows almost 100% solvent recovery. Designed for safety and durability, the system is completely enclosed with key modules clearly visible and with a minimum of vacuum connections

VAC-1000

VAC-2000