PYRO SA

How the PYRO SA Sulphate Ashing works

The basic principles of operation are the same as the PYRO, with the addition of the Sulphate Ashing Module and the VAC-1000 Acid Scrubber. Sulfuric acid fumes released from crucibles inside the muffle furnace are continuously removed, through a quartz tube connected to an air-cooled quartz collection vessel mounted outside of the unit, and to the VAC-1000 acid scrubber module.

PYRO SA Sulphate Ashing System

Sulphate Ashing Module Ashing test procedures performed on pharmaceutical, polymer, and food samples frequently involve the use of H2SO4. Hot sulfuric acid vapor released during these procedures is both hazardous to analysts and corrosive to equipment. In addition to these complications, sulphate ashing procedures are typically labor-intensive and timeconsuming, requiring manual fuming of acid from crucibles and 8-12 hours to complete.
Milestone has engineered a unique microwave system for sulphate ashing procedures. The PYRO Sulphate Ashing system enables analysts to add H2SO4 to samples and place crucibles directly into the microwave muffle furnace without a preliminary charring step. Tedious handling/monitoring of samples, and operator exposure to acid fumes, are eliminated.
The labstation is designed for complete operator safety and long life, and performs the complete procedure in only 60-90 minutes.
Sulfuric acid fumes released from crucibles inside the muffle furnace are continuously removed, through a quartz tube connected to an air-cooled quartz collection vessel outside the unit, and to the VAC-1000 acid scrubber module.

Typical Sulphate Ashing times

Sample	Microwave Ashing Temp.(°C)	Microwave Ashing Time(min.)	Traditional Ashing Time(min.)
Lactose	600	60	480
NFT	800	50	480
Cellulose	800	80	500
Heavy oil	550	230	960
Antibiotics	850	65	480
Tartaric acid	800	80	5000

State of the Art User Interface

Pyro SA terminal The PYRO SA is operated via a compact terminal with bright, full-color, touch-screen display.
The terminal runs the Milestone’s unique EasyCONTROL software, to provide simple, user-friendly control of the microwave sample preparation process.

Industrial grade touch-screen controller - 6,5” screen with 65.000 colours
VGA resolution 640x480 for sharp process graphics
1 USB port for printer, 2 PS2 ports for mouse and keyboard, 3 RS 232 ports for external devices
Methods and runs are saved on a removable flash-card