> >Microwave is a very robust and time efficient method of heating
> >3. Never do acid digestion especially mineral acids.
I remember that about 15 years ago, processes for digesting environmental samples with nitric acid in a microwave were developed to replace digestions that used boiling perchloric acid in a fume hood. Has the thinking on this approach changed?
- Ralph
Ralph Stuart, CIH, CCHO
Environmental Safety Manager
Keene State College
603 358-2859
ralph.stuart**At_Symbol_Here**keene.edu
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