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Complete digestion of refractory PGMs (Ir, Ru, Rh) in metallic and oxide forms with SRC technology

This application report details the optimized digestion method for PGMs, including oxide reduction strategies, demonstrates >99% dissolution efficiency, and explores alternative acid mixtures for laboratories with restricted access to perchloric acid. The discussion is based on experimental evidence obtained using the ultraWAVE 3 (Milestone SRC digestion unit), with emphasis on practical implications for analytical laboratories

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Lithium recovery from black mass

The rapid expansion of electric mobility and the increasing demand for lithium-ion batteries have intensified the global challenge of ensuring sustainable access to critical raw materials. Among ...

digestion, product news

Redefining sample preparation

We are proud to announce the launch of the ETHOS Microwave Labstation and the ultraWAVE 2 eco. With ETHOS, Milestone introduces the latest and most advanced evolution of microwave rotor-base digest...

microwave extraction, pfas

Milestone Introduces a Faster, More Reliable Solution for PFAS Extraction in Compliance with EPA 1633A

Environmental laboratories are under growing pressure to deliver high-quality PFAS data while keeping pace with rising sample volumes, labor shortages, and increasingly complex regulatory requireme...

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Efficient rock digest preparation for geochemists - A practical handbook

Geological sample preparation remains one of the most critical and challenging steps in achieving accurate and reproducible elemental analysis. In this book, we will explore how recent advances in ...

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Milestone at ArabLab 2025

Visit us at our booth no. A50 in Hall A3 and discover how our innovative products can support research and industrial customers address to improve their laboratory workflow and safety. Milestone wi...