COLO.Science · Technical Specification
EXPEC 790S
Microwave Digestion / Sample Pretreatment System · Rapid Cooling · 4–10 MPa Pre-pressurisation · Multi-rack Flexibility
Advanced microwave digestion and sample pretreatment system designed for laboratories that need
rapid reaction-chamber cooling, uniform pressure and temperature conditions,
high-pressure safety protection and flexible adaptation to different sample-throughput formats.
Microwave Digestion
Rapid Cooling
4–10 MPa
Single Chamber
Up to 30 MPa
6 / 8 / 18 / 24 Wells
TFM / Quartz
Document type: Technical Specification Sheet
Format: Landscape (Word/Outlook-ready)
Format: Landscape (Word/Outlook-ready)
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EXPEC 790S · COLO.Science
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Polje ob Sotli 4
SI-3255, Slovenia
SI-3255, Slovenia
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EXPEC 790S · Technical Specification
Document ID: COL-TEC-EXPEC-790S-EN
Version: Landscape
Informational technical sheet · Non-binding · Controlled electronic document
Version: Landscape
Informational technical sheet · Non-binding · Controlled electronic document
EXPEC 790S · microwave digestion / sample pretreatment system technical specification sheet
Rapid Chamber Cooling
Patented Waveguide Coupling
4–10 MPa Pre-pressurisation
Real-time Pressure / Temperature
Duplex-steel Chamber
— Controlled microwave-assisted digestion and pretreatment workflows
📋 general & performance specifications
| instrument identity | |
|---|---|
| model | EXPEC 790S |
| brand / line | EXPEC · Sample Pretreatment |
| instrument type | Microwave digestion / sample pretreatment system |
| intended use | Microwave-assisted digestion and laboratory sample pretreatment for controlled high-pressure and high-temperature workflows. |
| cooling & efficiency | |
| cooling concept | Programmed independent cooling-water circulation for rapid cooling of high temperatures |
| cooling process | Precision spiral water-cooling process to enhance heat-exchange area and maximize cooling efficiency |
| cooling result | Rapid cooling with no secondary boiling due to pressure relief |
| microwave & pressure performance | |
| microwave transmission | Directly coupled microwave excitation and waveguide transmission |
| waveguide technology | Patented waveguide coupling technology |
| impedance matching | Complete microwave impedance matching to optimize transmission |
| pre-pressurisation | 4–10 MPa |
| reaction chamber concept | Single reaction chamber; all samples react at the same pressure and temperature |
| temperature measurement | Lined and protected bottom temperature measurement without contact with the sample solution |
| safety & system control | |
| pressure chamber construction | High-pressure chamber design made of duplex steel |
| outer cover / jaws load bearing | Up to 30 MPa |
| overpressure protection | Yes |
| automatic pressure relief | Yes |
| status display | Real-time display of pressure and temperature |
| safety interlock | Temperature, pressure, cooling water, exhaust air and hatch |
| standards reference | Compliant with GB/T 26814 Microwave Disintegration Devices and standard design codes for pressure vessels |
| operation & configuration | |
| software control | Tablet-based visual software control |
| workflow style | Streamlined operational processes |
| loading format | Tray for quick loading and unloading of samples |
| tube-rack options | 6 / 8 / 18 / 24 wells |
| tube size range | 6 mL to 50 mL |
| tube materials | TFM and quartz sample tubes available |
⚙️ key instrument features
| Rapid chamber cooling | Independent cooling-water circulation and spiral water-cooling process support faster post-run cooling. |
| Uniform digestion conditions | Single reaction chamber keeps all samples under the same pressure and temperature conditions. |
| High-pressure safety design | Duplex-steel chamber construction, overpressure protection and automatic pressure relief. |
| Real-time monitoring | Pressure and temperature values displayed in real time for process visibility. |
| Flexible sample throughput | Supports 6, 8, 18 and 24-position holders with different tube sizes. |
| Tablet-based control | Visual software interface supports more convenient operation. |
🧪 typical laboratory applications
| microwave-assisted digestion before elemental or inorganic analysis |
| sample pretreatment workflows in research and industrial laboratories |
| controlled high-temperature and high-pressure digestion tasks |
| laboratory preparation of inorganic samples in different throughput formats |
| pretreatment workflows requiring TFM or quartz tube options |
| routine and advanced laboratory sample preparation |
📦 rack / tube configuration matrix
| holder | tube size | TFM | Quartz | Cover | Sample volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-well | 50 mL | Yes | Yes | No | 2 g |
| 8-well | 25 mL | Yes | Yes | No | 1 g |
| 18-well | 15 mL | Yes | Yes | Yes | 0.5 g |
| 24-well | 6 mL | Yes | Yes | Yes | 0.2 g |
🧩 practical notes
| configuration note | Final delivered scope, accessories and rack/tube combination should be confirmed in the quotation. |
| sample uniformity | Single-chamber design helps provide more uniform digestion conditions across samples. |
| safety logic | System interlocks monitor temperature, pressure, cooling water, exhaust air and hatch status. |
| tube selection | Choose rack size and tube material based on throughput, sample mass and digestion chemistry. |
🔬 practical operation notes
| topic | recommendation | note |
|---|---|---|
| cooling cycle | Use the programmed cooling-water circulation to improve turnaround after high-temperature digestion | Spiral cooling structure is intended to improve heat exchange |
| pressure workflow | Apply suitable pre-pressurisation and approved vessel configuration for the selected method | Specified pre-pressurisation range: 4–10 MPa |
| sample loading | Match holder size and tube volume to the planned throughput and sample mass | 6, 8, 18 and 24-position formats are available |
| safety monitoring | Verify pressure, temperature, cooling water and hatch status before and during operation | System includes comprehensive safety interlock logic |
📄 source page: EXPEC 790S product page
🧪 workflow focus: microwave digestion & sample pretreatment
🛠️ configuration: rack size and tube material per final setup
🧾 procurement: binding spec = quotation package
📌 Contact & Support
Headquarters address
Polje ob Sotli 4
SI-3255, Slovenia
Application guidance: tell us your sample type, digestion goal and target throughput.
We will propose the matching EXPEC configuration and practical workflow fit for your laboratory.
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Phone:
+386 64 222 724
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Manufacturer & configuration notice (important):
Specifications in this document are provided for general reference and may represent a typical configuration. COLO reserves the right to change technical specifications without notice.
For procurement and tender purposes, the only valid and binding specification is the official COLO quotation and the accompanying technical specification that is engineering-approved.
Specifications in this document are provided for general reference and may represent a typical configuration. COLO reserves the right to change technical specifications without notice.
For procurement and tender purposes, the only valid and binding specification is the official COLO quotation and the accompanying technical specification that is engineering-approved.