Efficient cleaning coupled with high productivity
Cleaning various items used in ultra-trace analysis work
is a critically important laboratory routine. To minimize contamination, traditional cleaning methods require soaking items in hot acids, often for several hours. To be
effective large volumes of acid are consumed and need to be changes regularly. There is also a substantial risk of exposure to hot acids and acid vapors using traditional soaking techniques.
To address these issues, Milestone has developed the traceCLEAN, a fully automated, self-contained, acid steam cleaning system for trace metal analysis accessories. The cleaning process with the traceCLEAN takes about an hour, enhancing the overall lab workflow. Digestion vessels, ICP accessories, volumetric flasks, and other glassware can be cleaned, even multiple times during a day.
To address these issues, Milestone has developed the traceCLEAN, a fully automated, self-contained, acid steam cleaning system for trace metal analysis accessories. The cleaning process with the traceCLEAN takes about an hour, enhancing the overall lab workflow. Digestion vessels, ICP accessories, volumetric flasks, and other glassware can be cleaned, even multiple times during a day.
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‘TOTAL WORKFLOW’ SAMPLE PREPARATION APPROACH
Look beyond sample digestion and consider the total sample preparation workflow for elemental analysis. Find ways to avoid workflow disruptions that have negative effects on your lab’s outcomes. Consider several parameters like reagents handling, cleaning approach, supply of ultrapure acids and the handling of digestion vessels.
Compare acid steam cleaning to acid leaching
The container to be cleaned is placed over a PTFE coated glass rod. Acid in the lower reservoir is heated, and purified acid vapor travels up through the glass rod and condenses on the container, removing surface contamination. This method of cleaning is a preferred alternative to the soaking preconditioning methods for the following reasons:
- The trace metal contamination found in the reagent grade acid remains in the lower reservoir and does not come in contact with the component to be cleaned.
- The clean component does not remain in contact with the cleaning acid after the surface contamination is removed.
- The critical surfaces of the clean component are dry when the cleaning process is complete. This eliminates the need for rinsing and air drying.
- The cleaning process takes place in a sealed container which minimizes airborne contamination and provides a clean environment for the components to be stored until they are needed.
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Milestone™ Srl
Via Fatebenefratelli 1/5 - 24010 Sorisole (BG) - Italy
Phone: +39 035.573857 | Fax: +39 035.575498
Via Fatebenefratelli 1/5 - 24010 Sorisole (BG) - Italy
Phone: +39 035.573857 | Fax: +39 035.575498
Milestone™ Srl
Via Fatebenefratelli 1/5 - 24010 Sorisole (BG) - Italy
Phone: +39 035.573857 | Fax: +39 035.575498
Via Fatebenefratelli 1/5 - 24010 Sorisole (BG) - Italy
Phone: +39 035.573857 | Fax: +39 035.575498