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Microwave Extraction System
The MARS 6 PFAS Extraction System is a microwave extraction system designed for high-throughput PFAS sample preparation. It can process up to 40 samples in a single batch using PFAS-free polypropylene centrifuge tubes.
The system is designed to simplify PFAS extraction while maintaining a PFAS-free environment for sample preparation. It meets the requirements of EPA Method 1633, and all components that come into contact with the sample are tested to be PFAS-free.
High-throughput PFAS extraction
The MARS 6 PFAS uses a 40-position turntable that allows up to 40 samples to be extracted simultaneously. The turntable accepts 50 mL and 15 mL polypropylene centrifuge tubes.
The disposable centrifuge tubes simplify cleaning and can remain sealed throughout the extraction process. This helps prevent contamination while allowing moderately elevated temperatures during extraction.
After extraction, the samples can be transferred to solid-phase extraction (SPE) or taken directly to analysis.
PFAS-free extraction environment
During extraction, samples are heated in closed, PFAS-free vessels. All components that come into contact with the sample are tested to be PFAS-free.
Reduced solvent consumption
The MARS 6 PFAS uses sealed centrifuge tubes during extraction, allowing extraction at moderately elevated temperatures while maintaining a closed sample environment. According to the supplied information, this provides higher extraction efficiency and enables faster extraction with less solvent use.
Reduced solvent consumption also reduces solvent disposal costs for the laboratory.
How does the MARS 6 PFAS extraction process work?
The extraction workflow is designed to be straightforward:
- Select a method: load the prepared sample vessels onto the turntable, select the appropriate method, and press Start.
- Extract the matrix: the system follows the selected method parameters, including initialization, temperature ramping, holding, and cooling. Microwave energy is applied to extract the samples while the turntable rotates so the IR sensor can monitor the temperature of each sample.
- Cool the samples: once the extraction is complete, the vessels cool inside the instrument. After cooling, the samples are ready for further analysis.
eCleanUP for PFAS extraction
The MARS 6 PFAS can be used with eCleanUP, a sorbent that has been tested to be free of PFAS. eCleanUP aids in removing water and impurities during the PFAS extraction process. It is added to the extraction mixture together with the sample.
The MARS 6 PFAS Extraction System combines microwave extraction, high-throughput sample processing, PFAS-free sample-contact materials, and automated temperature monitoring for PFAS sample preparation. Its 40-position turntable allows laboratories to process up to 40 samples in a single batch while using disposable centrifuge tubes.
