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ICP / AAS Sample Preparation

In ICP and AAS analyses, the sample is dissolved and introduced as a solution. The method used for this step — fusion, microwave digestion or automation — directly affects both analytical accuracy and operator safety. Anka Analitik offers three distinct solution options.

Induction Fusion Microwave Digestion Automated Digestion ICP-MS / ICP-OES AAS Compatible
ICP AAS Numune Hazırlama Cihazları
ICP AAS Sample Preparation Instruments

Which Method Is Right for You?

The fusion method (FX Series) completely dissolves the sample with flux, minimising matrix effects; acid digestion is insufficient for silicate and refractory oxide samples. Microwave digestion (QWave) and Vulcan operate on the acid digestion principle and are suitable for organic matrices, biological samples and environmental specimens.

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Choose FX Series
When you need both XRF glass discs and ICP/AAS solutions from the same instrument. For oxide and mineral samples requiring high-temperature decomposition.
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Choose QWave
For organic matrix samples such as environmental, food or biological specimens, and when compliance with EPA/ISO methods is required. Closed-vessel high-pressure digestion provides a clear advantage.
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Choose Vulcan
For high-throughput laboratories with routine workflows. When LIMS connectivity, reproducibility and operator safety are top priorities.

ICP / AAS Sample Preparation Products

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QWave Microwave Assisted Digestion System — Questron Technologies closed vessel sample preparation
Questron Technologies
QWave

The QWave Microwave Assisted Digestion System handles digestion, extraction, evaporation, and synthesis on a single platform — with independent per-vessel pressure monitoring, rotating antenna design, and wireless touchscreen control. Safety and throughput without compromise.

OPGuard Safety System ICP-MS & ICP-OES Compatible 36-Vessel Capacity EPA Method Library Bluetooth Control
Vulcan Automated Digestion System — modular laboratory automation platform
Questron Technologies
Vulcan

Manual sample preparation limits analytical throughput and puts operators at risk. Vulcan automates acid digestion, dilution, and autosampler transfer in one integrated workflow — increasing laboratory capacity, accuracy, and operator safety.

GLP & ISO Compliant ICP-MS / ICP-OES / AAS 7 Reagent Lines LIMS Integration Modular Design

Which Industries Use It?

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R&D Laboratories
Explanation for the R&D laboratories subgroup for trial purposes
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Materials and Metallurgy
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Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Industry
Implant material testing, connector strength, and analysis of biopolymers and suture threads.
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Food and Environment
Emulsion stability, food powder distribution, pesticide formulation repeatability, and particle control.

What You Wonder About

Open-vessel digestion is carried out at atmospheric pressure, typically on a hotblock; volatile elements (As, Hg, Se) can be lost and acid consumption is high. Closed-vessel microwave digestion (QWave) operates under pressure; the higher temperature and pressure dissolve difficult matrices, prevent volatile element losses and reduce acid volumes. The majority of EPA and ISO methods reference closed-vessel digestion procedures.

Vulcan is designed for laboratories with high daily sample numbers that need standardised, routine procedures. Its LIMS integration and 7 reagent lines minimise operator intervention, improving both reproducibility and reducing chemical exposure. It provides advantages in process consistency for laboratories undergoing accreditation (ISO 17025).

No. The FX Series supports both XRF glass disc preparation and ICP/AAS solution preparation. In XRF applications, the sample is fused with flux and poured into a glass disc mould. In ICP/AAS applications, the fused material is dissolved into a dilute acid solution. This dual use makes the FX Series a cost-effective choice for mixed analytical laboratories.

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