Microwave Digestion Systems
Milestone ETHOS Range — Advanced Microwave Sample Preparation for Trace Metals Analysis
Milestone | ETHOS Range
ETHOS UP
Advanced Microwave Digestion System
Flagship closed-vessel microwave digestion system featuring Milestone's easyTEMP contactless infrared temperature sensor for precise, real-time control of exothermic reactions across all vessels — ideal for pharmaceutical, environmental, and geochemical labs.
Applications
- Pharmaceutical (API digestion with HNO3/HCl)
- Environmental & soil analysis (US EPA 3051)
- Food & Feed, Agriculture, Beverage
- Cosmetics, Clinical, Cannabis
- Ceramics, Pigments, Geochemistry, Metals, Petrochemical, Chemicals, Polymers
Key Specifications
| Temperature Control | easyTEMP direct contactless IR + in-situ sensor |
| Rotor Compatibility | SK-15, MAXI-44 and other high-throughput rotors |
| Monitoring | Real-time per-vessel temperature diagram (color-coded) |
| Method Compliance | US EPA 3051 and equivalent digestion protocols |
| Industries Served | 15+ sectors incl. Pharma, Metals, Environmental, Food |
Milestone | ETHOS Range
ETHOS EASY
The Simple Path to High Quality Metals Analysis
Powerful closed-vessel acid digestion system with two magnetrons (1900W total power), stainless-steel cavity over 70L, and easyCONTROL touchscreen software with hundreds of preloaded methods — built for safety, reliability, and simplicity.
Applications
- Trace metals determination for AA/ICP/ICP-MS analysis
- Environmental, Food, Pharmaceutical sample prep
- Agriculture, Consumer Product Testing
- Specialty Chemicals, Geological & Mining samples
- US EPA 3052 and other preloaded EPA methods
Key Specifications
| Magnetrons | 2, total power 1900 Watts |
| Cavity | >70L volume, all stainless steel |
| Door | Pressure-responsive, stainless steel |
| Temperature Sensor | easyTEMP direct contactless sensor |
| Control Software | easyCONTROL, icon-driven, multi-language touchscreen |
| Preloaded Methods | Hundreds, incl. all US EPA methods |
| Connectivity | Milestone Connect web app (manuals, notes, tutorials) |
| Progress Indicator | Backlit logo showing heating/cooling/ready/error status |
Milestone | ETHOS Range
ETHOS LEAN
Compact Microwave Digestion for Routine Labs
Streamlined, cost-effective microwave digestion system designed for routine sample preparation, supporting standard US EPA digestion methods across a wide range of industries with a compact footprint.
Applications
- Environmental digestion (US EPA 3015A: 45 mL + 5 mL HNO3)
- Soil/sediment digestion (US EPA 3051A)
- Agriculture, Beverage, Cannabis, Ceramics, Fish, Food & Feed
- Clinical, Cosmetics, Geochemistry, Industrial, Metals
- Petrochemical, Pharmaceutical, Pigments, Polymers, Officials/Cleaning
Key Specifications
| Power Output | Up to 800W (with graduated levels: 200/400/600/800W) |
| Temperature Range | Up to 200°C, real-time T1/T2 monitoring |
| Method Compliance | US EPA 3015A, US EPA 3051A |
| Display | Real-time temperature/power graph interface |
| Industries Served | 18+ sectors incl. Environmental, Food, Metals, Pharma |
