Ethos One Advanced Microwave Digestion System

Description

Ethos One is an advanced microwave digestion system designed for rapid and efficient sample preparation for trace metal analysis by ICP-OES, ICP-MS, or AAS. It accommodates a wide variety of sample types, including environmental, biological, food, and industrial materials. The maximum weight of the sample is 0.3 g. The system offers high-pressure, high-temperature digestion using Teflon vessels, ensuring complete mineralization of even the most complex matrices. The unit is equipped with two 1800 W magnetrons (2 x 900 W). Ethos One is equipped with precise temperature and pressure control systm, improving safety, reproducibility, and digestion efficiency. Its high-throughput rotor can process 10 samples simultaneously, significantly reducing preparation time. The unit features user-friendly software and touchscreen operation, enabling easy method setup and real-time monitoring. Ethos One supports compliance with international standards such as EPA, ISO, and DIN, making it suitable for use in both routine and research laboratories.

Examples of research articles:
Publications

doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.168312 doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.141947

Details

Type of infrastructure:
large research equipment
Strategic infrastructure:
No
Accessibility
commercial activities
scientific research

Manager / operator

Manager

Manager's name
prof. dr hab. Magdalena Bełdowska
Manager's e-mail
magdalena.beldowska@ug.edu.pl
Manager's phone
725 991 180

Operator

Operator's name
dr hab. Dominika Saniewska
Operator's e-mail
dominika.saniewska@ug.edu.pl
Operator's phone
510 170 407

Manufacturer

Manufacturer
Milestone Srl
Year of production
2011

Laboratory where the equipment is located

Name of the laboratory
Department of Chemical Oceanography and Marine Geology

Location

University
University of Gdańsk
Organisational Unit
Faculty of Oceanography and Geography
Street
Al. Piłsudskiego 46
Postal Code
81-378
City
Gdynia
Room
111D

Access rules

Access rules

The apparatus is available for use after agreeing its availability with the laboratory manager. Both scientific cooperation and commercial use is possible, and access is determined separately for each project in accordance with its specificity.