Anton Paar Multiwave 3000 Microwave Reaction System (Tested)

The Anton Paar Multiwave 3000 is a modular microwave sample preparation platform designed for microwave digestion, leaching, extraction, evaporation, drying, and numerous specialized laboratory applications. Combining high microwave power, advanced temperature and pressure control, and interchangeable rotor systems, it provides exceptional flexibility for routine and demanding analytical laboratories.

Its closed-vessel technology enables safe operation at elevated temperatures and pressures while reducing preparation time, minimizing reagent consumption, and preventing loss of volatile analytes. The patented Air Gap cooling system significantly shortens cycle times and improves laboratory productivity. The modular platform supports applications ranging from environmental analysis to food testing and advanced materials research.

Key Features

• Microwave digestion, extraction, leaching, evaporation and drying
• Modular platform with interchangeable rotors and vessels
• 1400 W microwave power with dual magnetrons
• Continuous (unpulsed) microwave power control
• Patented Air Gap cooling system
• Remote IR temperature monitoring
• Immersion temperature probe and optical pressure sensor
• Simultaneous pressure and temperature measurement
• PTFE-coated 66 L stainless steel cavity
• Tool-free rotor and vessel handling
• ETL and GS certified safety system
• Built-in EPA and ASTM application library
• Storage for up to 600 user methods
• Microsoft Excel data export
• Multilingual software
• Optional magnetic stirring
• Wide selection of digestion and extraction rotors

Typical Applications

• Microwave digestion
• Microwave-assisted extraction (MAE)
• EPA and ASTM leaching procedures
• Acid evaporation
• Sample concentration
• Sample drying
• Oxygen combustion
• UV digestion
• Protein hydrolysis

Technical Specifications

Microwave System

• Microwave power: 1400 W
• Dual magnetrons
• Continuous power regulation
• PTFE-coated stainless steel cavity
• Cavity volume: 66 L

Process Control

• Immersion temperature probe
• Infrared monitoring of reaction vessels
• Simultaneous pressure and temperature control
• Optical sensor communication
• Automatic microwave power adjustment

Cooling

• Patented Air Gap cooling
• Integrated forced-air cooling
• No external cooling required
• Short cycle times

Software

• Up to 600 user methods
• Built-in EPA and ASTM methods
• Multilingual interface
• Microsoft Excel data export
• One-button documentation

Safety

• Automatic pressure relief
• Multiple overpressure protection devices
• Rotor safety shields
• ETL and GS certifications

Available Rotors

• 48-position rotor
• 16-position rotor
• 8-position high-pressure rotor
• Microwave extraction rotor
• Evaporation rotor
• Drying rotor

Maximum Operating Conditions (depending on vessel)

• Maximum temperature: up to 300 °C
• Maximum operating pressure: up to 80 bar
• Maximum safety pressure: up to 120 bar
• Certified test pressure: 140 bar

Typical Sample Types

• Water
• Soil
• Sediments
• Sludge
• Food
• Biological samples
• Polymers
• Oils
• Chemicals
• Ceramics
• Alloys
• Ores
• Glass
• Pharmaceutical materials