Unlocking the secrets of resistant rocks and advanced materials with ultraWAVE 3

31 Oct 2025

The “Element and Isotopes” laboratory of the Central Analytical Research Facility (CARF) at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) produces high-precision analysis of trace elements and radiogenic isotopes in natural and engineered materials.

In this application note, Milestone demonstrates how the adoption of SRC microwave technology, upgraded from ultraWAVE 2 to ultraWAVE 3, transformed sample preparation at QUT’s “Elements and Isotopes” lab.

ultraWAVE 3 SRC (Single Reaction Chamber) Microwave Digestion System

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The features of the new ultraWAVE 3 merge with those already intrinsic in the SRC technology so that labs will experience higher performance, greater productivity, and more streamlined workflow, providing them with improved competitiveness and a lower cost of ownership. Thanks to its superior digestion capabilities that result from its higher temperature and pressure capabilities, ultraWAVE 3 microwave system provides greater digestion efficiency, making it an ideal solution to address these

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Digestion and ExtractionDigestion and extraction apparatus are used in sample preparation to break down samples or extract organic or aqueous compounds from a solid. Digestion may be conducted via hot block, microwave or Kjeldahl digestion apparatus. Extraction systems typically involve solvent extraction and include Soxhlet, Randall or Twisselmann extraction methods. Find the best digestion and extraction apparatus in our peer-reviewed product directory: compare products, check customer reviews and receive pricing direct from manufacturers.Trace Analysis
Unlocking the secrets of resistant rocks and advanced materials with ultraWAVE 3