Microwave Digestion
Technical Specifications: speedwave XPERT
speedwave XPERT | |
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| Loading | From the top |
| Pressure monitoring | Optical in real-time; each vessel |
| Vessel temperature measurement | Optical in real-time; maximum temperature |
| Sample temperature measurement | Optical in real-time; each sample |
| Magnetron power | 2,000 W (2 x 1,000 W) |
| Interfaces | USB, RS-232, 2 x Ethernet (also for printer connection), control via mobile devices possible |
| Range of applications | Applicable for many types of samples, high level of flexibility for digestions at high temperature and pressure |
Range of Applications
Food & feed
- Digestion of beverages, animal products, milk products, fruit, coffee, beer, cereals, nutrients, coconut oil, animal feed, fish food, lactose
Pharma & cosmetics
- Digestion of blood, hair, bone, products with high fat content, body lotion/creams, lipstick, toothpaste, algae, tablets, nail polish, perfume, lactose, dextrose, sucrose, ointments
Environment & Geology
- Digestion of filter/emissions, sediments, soil, sludge, waste water/water, wood, minerals, stone, ash, oil, carbon, concrete
Technology
- Digestion of PET, polyester, bronze, ceramic, polymers, metals, alloys, cement, leather, ink, melamine
Technology
Real-Time Pressure Monitoring
speedwave OPC (optical pressure control)
Optical detection of the internal vessel pressure
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no reference vessels
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no evapuration into the oven chamber
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expandable to several vessels at any time
Intuitive Operation
control of the speedwave XPERT via
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7" controller with graphic illustration
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mobile devices or PC/notebook
Real-Time Vessel Temperature Monitoring
speedwave OTC (optical temperature cut-off)
Optical detection of the vessel surface temperature
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increased safety and lifetime of digestion vessels
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individually programmable upper temperature limit
Real-time Sample Temperature Monitoring
speedwave DIRC (direct infrared control)
Optical detection of each sample temperature
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no reference vessel
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no additional cabeling required
Berghof SwingTop
More safety and comfort for users
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SwingTop loading and electronic cover lock
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the digestion vessels are individually inserted into the rotor and removed again - the transport of a fully loaded rotor is therefore not necessary
Fume Collection System and Neutralization Unit
Useful features and extensions for more saftey
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removal of generated acid fumes by the fume collection system (standard feature)
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optional neutralizatation unit for neutralization of waste air
Corrosion Protection
Outstanding lifetime of the speedwave XPERT in comparison to other microwave digestion systems
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corrosion protection in the oven chamber due to high-quality PFA coating
PTFE Vessels
Vessels from Berghof significantly reduce the running costs
for microwave digestions. Due to high-quality processing
and outstanding lifetime, the cost per digestion for Berghof
vessels is € 0.30 only.
In comparison: Vessels from other vendors generate average
costs of € 1.00 per digestion. This means that the running
costs can be reduced by approx. € 7,000 for 10,000 digestion cycles
Vessel Options
DAP-40X | DAP-60X | DAP-100X | DAK-100X | |
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| Volume | 40 ml | 60 ml | 100 ml | 100 ml |
| Working pressure | 40 bar | 40 bar | 40 bar | 100 bar |
| Test pressure | 50 bar | 50 bar | 50 bar | 130 bar |
| Operating temperature | 230° C | 230° C | 200° C | 260° C |
| Maximum temperature | 260° C | 260° C | 230° C | 300° C |
| Rotor | 24 vessels | 12 vessels | 12 vessels | 8 vessels |
| Original sample weight (reference value) | 1 g (inorganic) / 0.3 g (organic) | 2 g (inorganic) / 0.4 g (organic) | 2 g (inorganic) / 0.5 g (organic) | 3 g (inorganic) / 1 g (organic) |
| Options | - | DAQ-20H | DAQ-22H / DAC-17 / MT (10 ml) | MT (10 ml) |
Product Description
Monitoring of the reaction parameters pressure and temperature in each vessel is essential, as samples rarely react identically during digestion. The temperature of a sample depends, for example, on the sample type and the sample amount.
To reduce safety risks from irregular heating or even spontaneously induced exothermic reactions, it is especially important to monitor the reaction parameters pressure and temperature. The sensor technology developed and patented by Berghof not only measures pressure and temperature, but also controls the microwave power of the speedwave XPERT.
The speedwave XPERT vessels are manufactured with the highest quality standards by the Berghof Fluoroplastic Technology GmbH. They are made from high-quality TFM-PTFE and impress through reliability and an outstanding lifetime. Vessel volumes cover a wide range, from 40 to 100 ml. Multi tube systems or quartz glass inserts allow an even more variable use of vessels, thus the speedwave XPERT can be used for almost any microwave-digestion application
Accessories
Useful accessories facilitate everday's lab work.
The cost-efficient alternative to achieve highly purified acids.
Additional 21 CFR Part 11 conform software in combination with IQ/OQ-package for the speedwave XPERT.
Concentration of acids or fluids with a boiling point up to 200° C (392° F).
To support digestion of small sample quantities or complex samples.
Application Notes
Freeze dried algae are digested in an acid solution using the Berghof speedwave XPERT.
Diesel is digested in an acid solution using the Berghof speedwave XPERT.
Rice is digested in an acid solution using the Berghof speedwave XPERT.
Effluents can be digested in accordance with DIN EN 15587-1 using the Berghof speedwave XPERT.
Filter samples of emissions are digested in an acid solution with Berghof mircowave digestion technology.
In accordance with EPA 3015A, aqueous samples can be digested using the Berghof speedwave XPERT.
Digestion of reference material coal fly ash NCS ZC 78001 by the use of Berghof speedwave XPERT.
Filter samples of particulate matter (PM10) are digested with the speedwave XPERT in accordance with DIN EN 14902.
The Berghof speedwave XPERT allows microwave digestion of sediments in accordance with EPA 3052.
Sediments are digested according to DIN EN 13346 by using the Berghof speedwave XPERT.
The Berghof speedwave XPERT allows digestion of sediments in accordance with EPA 3051A.
Sewage Sludge is digested in accordance with EPA 3051A using the Berghof speedwave XPERT.
Berghof has developed an application note for the speedwave XPERT for the digestion of sewage sludge in accordance with DIN EN 13346.
Sewage sludge can be digested in accordance with EPA 3052 using the Berghof speedwave XPERT.
With the speedwave XPERT, soil can be digested in accordance with DIN EN 13346.
Soil can be digested in accordance with EPA method 3051A using the speedwave XPERT.
Case Studies
Speedwave XPERT in use at Eurofins
Eurofins is one of the biggest business groups in the field of contract analysis. The division Agroscience counts on Berghof microwave technology.