Microwave Digestion: The Foundation of Accurate Trace Metal Analysis
In trace metal analysis, even the most advanced instruments cannot compensate for poor sample preparation.
At parts-per-billion (ppb) levels, small errors in digestion can lead to contamination, incomplete recovery, and unreliable results – putting product safety and regulatory compliance at risk.
In this webinar, we explore how microwave digestion ensures fast, reproducible, and contamination-free sample preparation for accurate trace metal analysis.
You will learn how to build robust workflows that deliver reliable results across a wide range of food matrices, from baby food to cocoa and complex processed products.
Key topics:
- Why sample preparation matters: Impact of digestion on accuracy, recovery, and reproducibility in trace analysis
- Microwave vs. conventional digestion: Understanding how microwave technology improves efficiency, control, and consistency
- Key process parameters: The role of temperature, pressure, and vessel systems in achieving complete digestion
- Ensuring reliable results: Reducing contamination risks, improving safety, and enabling standardized workflows
Join us to improve accuracy, consistency, and confidence in your trace metal analysis.
Jul 8, 2026 09:00 AM – 10:00 AM (CEST UTC+02:00)
- Patrik Wind, Dr. Banu Sezer (Language: English)
Jul 8, 2026 06:00 PM – 07:00 PM (CEST UTC+02:00)
- Dr. Banu Sezer, Patrik Wind (Language: English)
Presenter: Patrik Wind
Patrik Wind serving as one of the Analytical and Synthetic Chemistry Product Managers at Anton Paar GmbH. He studied chemistry, obtaining a Master’s degree in general chemistry from the University of Graz.
Presenter: Banu Sezer
Dr. Banu Sezer, Global Market Development Manager for Food & Feed at Anton Paar. She specializes in strategic growth for analytical, process, and quality control solutions in the food and feed industries. Dr. Sezer holds a BSc, MSc, and PhD in Food Engineering from Hacettepe University, Türkiye, and brings over a decade of expertise in quality control, production, and engineering.
