Single Reaction Chamber Microwave Digestion System ultraWAVE 2 eco
UltraWAVE 2 eco delivers consistent digestion, simple operation, and flexible performance for a wide range of routine analyses in modern laboratories.
Highlights
The ultimate evolution in microwave digestion
Building on the success of Milestone’s flagship ultraWAVE series, the ultraWAVE 2 eco redefines digestion efficiency and sustainability. By digesting all samples together in one PTFE-lined stainless-steel chamber under uniform temperature and pressure, the system ensures complete, reproducible digestions across all matrices.
With the ultraWAVE 2 eco we wanted to make SRC performance accessible to every laboratory.
- RELIABLE RESULTS - Uniform conditions.
- SIMPLIFIED OPERATION - Easy handling.
- FLEXIBLE DIGESTION CAPACITY - Racks for any workflow.
- FULL CHEMISTRY COMPATIBILITY - All common acid mixtures.
- SUSTAINABLE DESIGN - Lower acids, lower energy.
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How SRC Technology works
At the core of the ultraWAVE 2 eco is Single Reaction Chamber (SRC) technology. Unlike traditional microwave digestion systems, all samples are digested together in one high-pressure PTFE-lined stainless-steel chamber. This ensures that every vial is exposed to identical temperature and pressure, eliminating differences between samples and improving reproducibility.
Because the chamber is pre-pressurized with inert gas, the system safely reaches higher temperatures compared to conventional digestion systems. This suppresses boiling, avoids the loss of volatile elements, and prevents cross-contamination.
The result is complete digestions, lower acid consumption, and faster turnaround times, for routine, rush and even for reactive samples.
Streamlined operation process
- Load - The rack with sample and reagents is placed into the system.
- Close & Pre-pressurize - The chamber is closed and filled with inert gas.
- Heating & Control - Microwave power drives digestion, with conditions monitored by an internal thermocouple.
- Cooling & Venting - The integrated air cooling rapidly cools the reactor and then is automatically vented.
Benefit
The ultraWAVE 2 eco combines a proven stainless-steel reactor design with smart engineering to deliver robust performance and simplified operation.
With enhanced cooling efficiency, full chemistry compatibility, and an intuitive terminal, it is built to support both routine and occasional workflows while promoting sustainable laboratory practices.
Design around your workflow
The ultraWAVE 2 eco adapts to different laboratory needs with a wide range of racks and vials for both lowand high-throughput workflows. Handling is simplified: vials are made of just two parts, and operation is limited to placing or removing the loose-fitting cap, eliminating the cumbersome sealing required by traditional digestion systems.
This flexibility makes the system an ideal choice for laboratories working in food, environmental, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, polymer, petrochemical, and agricultural applications.
Any sample, any time
With SRC technology, every vial is exposed to the same temperature and pressure conditions, ensuring uniform digestions across all sample types. This unique capability allows laboratories to process mixed samples with different chemistries in the same run, without the need to batch similar matrices.
By eliminating the risk of incomplete digestion, SRC avoids costly re-processing and guarantees consistent quality of results. Rush samples can also be inserted at any time, optimizing turnaround and productivity.
Streamlined workflow
Disposable glass vials remove one of the most timeconsuming steps in digestion workflows: cleaning. Instead of spending valuable time washing and reassembling vessels, operators simply use a fresh vial for the next run.
Because the ultraWAVE 2 eco maintains elevated temperatures and pressures even with glass vials, laboratories benefit from a level of productivity and safety unmatched by traditional systems. This approach lowers cost per sample, reduces acid consumption, and minimizes waste, supporting both efficiency and sustainability in daily operations.
Great usability broad applicability
The ultraWAVE 2 eco is fully controlled through the touch screen terminal with easyCONTROL 3 software. Designed to simplify daily operation, it gives laboratories reliable control and complete documentation of every run. The interface is icon-driven, multilingual, CFR 21 Part 11 compliant, and incorporates Milestone’s decades of expertise in microwave sample preparation.
- Customizable home page - Quick access to key methods
- Preloaded libraries - Ready-to-use methods, plus flexibility to create new ones
- Real-time monitoring - Clear graphs and sample lists track every run
- USB & Ethernet connectivity - Seamless link to external devices and lab networks
Vial options
Vials are available in PTFE, quartz, and disposable glass to meet every application requirement from low blanks to full acid compatibility, while offering flexibility across different workflows. A wide selection of racks allows laboratories to meet any digestion requirement, from high-sample-mass protocols to high-throughput runs.
| Number of Vial | Vial Material | Vials Volume (ml) |
| 4 | Glass (disposable) | 70 |
| Quartz | 35 | |
| PTFE/TFM | 70 | |
| 5 | Glass (disposable) | 40 |
| Quartz | 40 | |
| PTFE/TFM | 40 | |
| 15 | Glass (disposable) | 15 |
| Quartz | 15 | |
| PTFE/TFM | 15 | |
| 22 | Glass (disposable) | 10 |
| Quartz | 10 | |
| PTFE/TFM | 7 |