MetNote MARS6 Compendium 2

MARS 6
Microwave Acid Digestion
Method Note
Compendium
October 1, 2019
Contents
Blood (Human) 40
Bovine Blood 42
Bovine Liver (Wet) 43
Brain Tissue (Dog) 44

Agriculture Dog Feces (Dry) 45
Alfalfa 11 Fingernails 46
Boric Acid HF Neutralization 12 Hair 47
Cannabis (Plant) 13 Lobster Hepatopancreas (Tort-CRM) 48
Coffee Beans 14 Rat Kidney 49
Cotton 15 Urine - Human 50
Feed Grain 16
Fertilizer - AOAC Method 2017.02 17

Consumer Products
Fertilizer -AOAC Method 2006.03 18
Geranium 19 Boric Acid HF Neutralization 52
Impatiens 20 Candle Fragrance in iPrep 53
Leather 21 Cosmetics (Liquid Make-Up) 54
Palm Leaves 22 Cotton 55
Plant Tissue 23 Deodorant (Powder) 56
Soybean 24 Eye Shadow 57
Soybean Meal 25 Foam (Mattress) in iPrep 58
Spinach Leaves 26 Sanitizers (Hand) 59
Straw 27 Shampoo (Dandruff) 60
Tea Extract 28 Soaps (Lotion and Foam) 61
Tea Tannin 29 Sunscreen in iPrep 62
Tobacco 30 Suppository (Capsule) 63
Wheat 31 Toothpaste 64
Wood 32 Vaseline 65
Wood Pulp 33 Wax (Candle) 66
Wool 34
Yeast 35
Environmental & Regulatory
Boric Acid HF Neutralization 68
Clinical & Biological Fertilizer - AOAC Method 2017.02 69
Animal Tissue (Dry) 37 Fertilizer - AOAC Method 2006.03 70
Animal Tissue (Wet) 38 Fly Ash in iPrep 71
Beef Bone 39 Limestone 73

NPDES (Waste Water) 74 Cherry 108
Pine Needles 75 Chewing Gum 109
RoHS (For Pb, Hg, and Cd Analysis) 76 Chicken (Boneless) 110
Sediment (BCCS - 1 CRM) (Leach) 77 Chili Candy (Mexican) 111
Sediment (Buffalo River) (Leach) 78 Chili Powder in iPrep 112
Sludge (Industrial) 79 Chips (Potato) 113
Soil (Montana - CRM) (Leach) 80 Citrus Leaves 114
TCLP Extract 81 Clam Puree 115
US EPA 3015 (Aqueous Samples) 82 Cocoa 116
US EPA 3015a (Aqueous Sample) 83 Coconut 117
US EPA 3051 (Solid Sample) 84 Coffee Beans 118
US EPA 3051a (Solid Sample) 85 Cucumber 119

US EPA 3052 (Sludge, Soil, Sediment or Oil) 86 Dog Food 120
USP 232/233 (Pharmaceuticals) 87 Fish Tissue 121
Waste Activated Sludge 88 Flounder 122
Water (For Analysis of Phosphorous) 89 Flour 123
Wood 90 Food 124
Food Coloring (Liquid) 125
Fruit Juice 126

Food Testing Gelatin 127
Alum 92 Granola Bar 128
Apple 93 Grape 129
Asparagus 94 Grapefruit 130
Aspartame in iPrep 95 Gummy Bear 131
Bacon (Cooked) 96 Ham 132
Beef (Ground) 97 Infant Cereal (Rice Grain) 133
Beef Bouillon 98 Infant Formula (Liquid) in iPrep 134
Beer (Light) 99 Infant Formula (Liquid) 135
Blueberry 100 Infant Formula (Powder) in iPrep 136
Broccoli 101 Infant Formula (Powder) 137
Caramel Color 102 Kidney Bean 138
Carrot 103 Kielbasa Sausage 139
Celery 104 Maple Syrup 140
Cheese (Cracker) 105 Mayonnaise 141
Cheese (Powder) 106 Meal Replacement Shake (Chocolate) 142
Cheese (Processed) 107 Milk (Whole - Liquid) 143
Milk (Powder) 144 Watermelon 180
Nutritional Drink (Adult) 145 Wheat Crackers 181
Olive Oil 146 Whey 182
Orange Juice 147 Whey (Powder) 183
Oyster Puree 148 Wine 184
Peanut Butter 149 Yogurt (Plain) 185
Pear 150
Pepper (Bell, Chili, Etc.) 151
Pistachio Nuts 152

Geoscience & Mining
Pizza (Frozen, Pepperoni) 153 Alpha - Alumina in iPrep 187
Plum 154 Alumina Beads (with Silver Substrate) in iPrep 188
Pork (Ground) 155 Alumina Powder in iPrep 190
Potato 156 Aluminum Nitride 191
Potato Chips 157 Aluminum Oxide 192
Pretzel (Salted) 158 Aluminum Oxide (H3PO4) in iPrep 193
Protein Bar 159 Asbestos 194
Raspberry 160 Automotive Catalyst 195
Rice 161 Barium Titanate (BaTiO3) 196
Safflower Oil 162 Bastnaesite Ore 197
Salad Dressing (Ranch) 163 Bauxite 199
Salami 164 Bismuth Aluminate Mixture 201
Sausage 165 Bismuth Yttrium Iron Oxide in iPrep 202
Soda (Diet) 166 Boiler Scale (80-90% Fe) 204
Sodium Free - Seasoning 167 Boric Acid HF Neutralization 205
Soybean 168 Boron Carbide (B4C) in iPrep 206
Spinach 169 Carbon 207
Spinach Leaves 170 Cement 208
Spinach Pasta 171 Ceramic (Fused Silica) 209
Strawberry 172 Ceramics 210
Sugar (Granulated) 173 Char - Sulfuric Acid 211
Tea (Chai) in iPrep 174 Chromium Carbide 212
Tea Leaves 175 Chromium Oxide (Cr2O3) in iPrep 213
Tomato Leaves 176 Clay 214
Tomato Paste (70% Moisture) 177 Coal in iPrep 215
Tomato Soup 178 Coal 216
Walnut 179 Coal Ash 217

Cryolite / Electrolytic Bath 218 Silicon Nitride in iPrep 264
Feldspar in iPrep 220 Silicon Wafer 265
Ferric Oxide in iPrep 222 Slag - Furnace 266
Furnace Slag 223 Sodium Antimonate in iPrep 267
Gadolinium Zirconium Oxide in iPrep 224 Spodumene (Lithium Feldspar) 268
Gas Atomized Powder in iPrep 226 Sulfide Bulk Concentrate in iPrep 270
Glass Fiber 227 Tantalum Pentoxide (Ta2O5) in iPrep 272
Hafnium Oxide 228 Titanium Dioxide 273
Ilmenite (FeTiO3) 229 Titanium Slag Ore in iPrep 274
Iron Ore 230 Tungsten Carbide 275
Kaolin 231 Tungsten Ore (50% W; 10% Fe; 2% Mn) 276
Kerosene 232 Tungsten Oxide 277

Lead Sulfide (PbS) 233 Vermiculite 278
Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide 234 Wollastonite (Calcium Silicate) in iPrep 279
Magnesium Oxide (MgO 40-54%) 235 Zeolite 280
Manganous Oxide (MnO) 236 Zinc Oxide (ZnO) 281
Mica in iPrep 238 Zinc Oxide (ZnO) in iPrep 282
Mill Tailings 239 Zircon in iPrep 283
Mineral Ore 241
Molybdenum Disulfide (MoS2) 243
Nickel (II) Hydroxide 245

Industrial Hygiene
Niobium Pentoxide 246 Asbestos 285
Petroleum Coke 247 Filter (MCE) 286
Phosphate (21%) 249 Filter Paper - 37 mm Mixed Cellulose Ester 287
Phosphate Rock 250 Filter Paper - 47 mm Polycarbonate 288
Pollucite Ore in iPrep 251 Filter Paper - Cellulose 289
Pyrophyllite (AlSi2)5(OH) 253 Ghost Wipe 290
Quartz Powder 254 Paint Chips (For Pb Analysis) 291
Rock (Pulverized) 255 Quartz Fiber Filters 292
Rock, High Sulfide in iPrep 256 Toray Filter in iPrep 293
Rutile Ore 258 Toray Filter (Anion) 294
Sand 259 Toray Filter (Cation) 295
Shale in iPrep 260
Silica Sand 261

Materials Science
Silica Sand in iPrep 262
Silicon Dioxide 263 Acrylic Tape in iPrep 297

Bismuth Aluminate Mixture 298 Iron - Manganese Alloy 337
Bismuth Yttrium Iron Oxide in iPrep 299 Iron - Silicon Alloy 338
Ceramic Powder 301 Lead Sulfide (PbS) 339
Ceramic Powder in iPrep 302 Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide 340
Circuit Board (Cryo - Ground) 303 Magnesium Oxide (MgO 40-54%) 341
Ferric Oxide in iPrep 304 Manganous Oxide (MnO) 342
Gadolinium Zirconium Oxide in iPrep 305 Metal Alloy - FeCr 344
Gas Atomized Powder in iPrep 307 Metal Alloy - NiCr 345
Glass (Ground) 308 Metal Alloy (Ag, Au, Cu) in iPrep 346
Graphite Composite - Cyanate Ester Resin 309 Metal Alloy (Ag, Co, Cu) in iPrep 347
Graphite Composite - Epoxy Resin 310 Metal Alloy (Ag, Cu, Sn) in iPrep 348
Graphite Composite - PEEK Resin 311 Metal Ore - Precious 349

Graphite Fiber - Cyanate Siloxane Resin 312 Metals Alloy (Co-Cr) 351
Graphite Fiber - Epoxy Resin (Fiber Content) 313 Nickel (II) Hydroxide 353
Pollucite Ore in iPrep 314 Nickel (Metal) 354
Siloxanes 316 Niobium - Titanium Alloy 355
Phosphate (21%) 356
Platinum Metal 357

Metals & Alloys Platinum Ruthenium in iPrep 358
Alpha - Alumina in iPrep 318 Rhodium Sponge in iPrep 359
Aluminum (Metal) 319 Selenium Alloy 360
Aluminum Alloy 320 Sn - Ag Solder 361
Aluminum Alloy (20% SiC) 321 Stainless and Low Carbon Steel in iPrep 362
Aluminum Alloy (BCS 182) 322 Stainless Steel 363
Aluminum Oxide 323 Steel (Stainless) 364
Aluminum Oxide (H3PO4) in iPrep 324 Strontium Ferrite in iPrep 365
Boron 325 Titanium Alloy 366
Boron Carbide (B4C) in iPrep 326 Titanium Dioxide 367
Carbonyl Iron in iPrep 327 Tungsten Ore (50% W; 10% Fe; 2% Mn) 368
Cobalt - Chromium Alloy (Co-Cr) 328 Zinc Oxide (ZnO) 369
Copper (Metal) 330 Zinc Oxide (ZnO) in iPrep 370
Copper Ore 331 Zircon Alloy 371
Gallium 332
Iron - Chromium Alloy 333
Iron - Chromium Alloy in iPrep 335 Nutraceuticals

Iron - Lignosulfonate 336 Biotin 373
Cannabis (Plant) 374 Toner (Powder) in iPrep 405
Chili Powder in iPrep 375
Citrus Leaves 376
Ginkgo (Ground) 377

Paper & Pulp
Ginkgo (Whole Pill) 378 Filter Paper - 37 mm Mixed Cellulose Ester 407
Infant Formula (Liquid) in iPrep 379 Filter Paper - 47 mm Polycarbonate 408
Infant Formula (Liquid) 380 Filter Paper - Cellulose 409
Infant Formula (Powder) in iPrep 381 Paper Pulp 410
Infant Formula (Powder) 382
Kelp 383
Personal Care
Milk (Whole - Liquid) 384
Milk (Powder) 385 Boric Acid HF Neutralization 412
Plant Tissue 386 Cosmetics (Liquid Make-Up) 413
USP 232/233 (Pharmaceuticals) 387 Eye Shadow 414
Wheat 388 Shampoo (Dandruff) 415
Whey (Powder) 389
Pharmaceutical & Biotech

Organic Chemicals Allergy Pill (Ground) 417
Di-(2-ethylhexyl)phosphoric Acid in iPrep 391 Allergy Pill (Whole Pill) 418
Diazo Sulfonyl Chloride 392 Antioxidant (Ground) 419
Food Coloring (Erythrosine Based) 393 Antioxidant (Whole Pill) 420
Methylcellulose (Hydroxypropyl) 394 APIs with Aromatic Ring Structures in iPrep 421
Monoethanolamine 395 Ascorbic Acid 422
Photoresist 396 Aspirin (Ground) 423
Polygluteramide 397 Aspirin (Whole) 424
Beta Carotene 425
Biotin 426
Paints & Coatings Calcium Carbonate 427
Paint (Latex Based Liquid) 399 Calpan Pantothenic Acid 428
Paint Chips (For Pb Analysis) 400 Cephalexin 429
Photoresist 401 Chromium Chelate 430
Polyurethane 402 Cold & Flu Medicine (Liquid) 431
Polyurethane in iPrep 403 Cupric Sulfate 432
Toner (Ink) in iPrep 404 Diclofenac K 433
Empty Capsule (Gel) 434

Erythromycin 435 Vitamin B-12 469
Fish Oil (No Capsule) 436 Vitamin C (Ground) 470
Flurbiprofen 437 Vitamin C (Whole) 471
Folic Acid 438 Vitamin Concentrate (High Fe) 472
Ginkgo (Ground) 439 Vitamin D 473
Ginkgo (Whole Pill) 440 Vitamin D3 474
Hydrocodone 441 Vitamin E 475
Ibuprofen (Ground) 442 Vitamins 476
Kelp 443 Zinc Sulfate 477
Losartan K 444
Magnesium Carbonate 445
Magnesium Oxide 446

Plastics, Polymers, & Oils
Manganese Carbonate 447 Acrylamide 479
Medroxyprogesterone 448 Brominated Flame Retardant in iPrep 480
Metformin (Ground) 449 Bunker Oil in iPrep 481
Mineral Oil 450 Char - Sulfuric Acid 482
Multivitamin (Ground) 451 Crude Oil 483
Multivitamin (Whole) 452 Diesel Fuel 484
Naproxen Sodium 453 Epoxy Hardener 485
Niacinamide 454 Fatty Alcohol 486
Pantothenic Acid 455 Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene (FEP) in iPrep 487
Potassium Chelate 456 Fuel Oil (Slurry) in iPrep 488
Protopic Ointment 457 Gasoline 490
Pyridoxine 458 Glycerol Ester of Wood Rosin (Ground) in iPrep 491
Riboflavin 459 HDPE 492
Selenium Chelate 460 Kerosene 493
Sleep Aid 461 Kevlar in iPrep 494
Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate in iPrep 462 Lube Oil 495
Stearic Acid 463 Methyl Ester of Hydrogenated Wood Rosin

(Ground) in iPrep 496
Sudan Orange (4-Fluorophenyl) in iPrep 464
Mineral Oil 497
Thiamine 465
Motor Oil (New) 498
Transdermal Patch 466
Motor Oil (Waste) 499
Trixie Phosphate in iPrep 467
Motor Oil (Waste) in iPrep 500
USP 232/233 (Pharmaceuticals) 468
Nylon 501
Oil Wear Metals 502
PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) 503

PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) in iPrep 504
Petrolatum 505
Plasticizer (Filter) in iPrep 506
Plasticizers in iPrep 507
Polycarbonate Resin 508
Polyethersulfone (Filter Paper) 510
Polyethylene - High Density 511
Polyphenylene Sulfide 512
Polypropylene 513
Polyterpene Resin in iPrep 514
Polyurethane 515
Polyurethane in iPrep 516

PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride Resin) 517
Rubber 518
Rubber (Synthetic) 519
Silane Terminated Polyether in iPrep 520
Silicone Tubing - TiO2 Filler 521
Styrene Acrylate 522
Terephthalic Acid 523
Wax (Petroleum Based) 524
Water & Wastewater Treatment

NPDES (Waste Water) 526
Sludge (Industrial) 527
TCLP Extract 528
US EPA 3015 (Aqueous Samples) 529
US EPA 3015a (Aqueous Sample) 530
Waste Activated Sludge 531
Water (For Analysis of Phosphorous) 532

Agriculture
MARS 6
Microwave Digestion
Microwave of of
Digestion Agricultur
Alfalfa
Alfalfa
Procedure
Weigh 0.5 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL of HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15 minutes
before closing the vessel.
Notes
Recommended Equipment Recommended Vessels Reagents

MARS 6 EasyPrep HNO₃
MARS 6 iWave EasyPrep Plus
MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus
Max Sample Weight Sample Type Control Type Method Type

0.5 g Organic Ramp to Temperature One Touch
Heating Program
Stage Temp (°C) *Ramp (mm:ss) Hold (mm:ss) Pressure (psi) * Power (W) Stirring
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
* Ramp times and power may vary depending on the type and number of vessels.
Results
Sample was clear, colorless, and particle free upon dilution to 50 mL.
General Precaution
a) This procedure is a reference point for sample digestion using a CEM system and may need to be modified or changed to obtain the
required results on your sample.
b) If using a vessel other than the recommended choice, adjust sample size and pressure limit to values appropriate for the vessel chosen.
c) The control / reference vessel must contain the largest and most reactive sample.
d) Manual venting of CEM vessels should be performed when wearing hand/eye/body protection and when the vessel contents are at or
below room temperature to avoid the potential for chemical burns. Always point the vent hole away from the operator.
e) If programming as One Touch, the ramp time and power will be automatically determined based on the number and type of vessels
detected.
520
11
MARS 6
Microwave
Microwave Digestion of of
Boric
Boric Acid
Acid HF
HF Neutralization
Neutralization
Procedure
Allow vessel to cool. Add 30 mL H₃BO₃ (4%) into the vessel that contains the sample and acid.
Notes
This procedure can be used if it is necessary to complex the residual hydrofluoric acid or redissolve insoluble fluorides formed by reaction
of certain analytes with hydrofluoric acid.
Alternatively, 1-4 g of solid H₃BO₃ + 25 mL deionized H₂O can be used in place of the 4% w/v solution.

MARS 6 EasyPrep H₃BO₃ (4%)
MARSXpress Plus

Varies by Sample Organic Ramp to Temperature One Touch
Heating Program
1 170 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
See sample specific method notes.
General Precaution
detected.
6
12
MARS 6
Microwave
Cannabis
Cannabis (Plant)
(Plant)
Procedure
Weigh 0.5 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL of HNO₃, or alternatively 9 mL HNO₃, and 1 mL of HCl. Gently swirl the
mixture and wait approximately 15 minutes before closing the vessel.
Notes
The addition of Conc. HCl (0-4mL) is appropriate for the stabilization of Ag, Ba and Sb, and high concentrations of Fe and Al in solution.
The amount of HCl will vary depending on the matrix and the concentration of the analytes. The addition of HCl may, however, limit the
techniques or increase the difficulties of analysis.

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 20:00 10:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
715
13
MARS 6
Microwave
Coffee
Coffee Beans
Beans
Procedure
Weigh 0.5 g of ground sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 ml of HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15 minutes
Notes
The amount of HCl will vary depending on the matrix and the concentration of the analytes. The addition of HCl may; however, limit the

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 20:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
Sample was clear, colorless, and particle free upon dilution to 50 ml.
General Precaution
detected.
10
14
MARS 6
Microwave
Cotton
Cotton
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
231
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MARS 6
Microwave
Feed
Feed Grain
Grain
Procedure
Weigh 0.5 g (0.25 g w/Xpress Vessels) of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 ml of HNO₃, and 2 ml of HCl. Gently swirl the
Notes

MARS 6 iWave EasyPrep Plus HCl
MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
232
16
MARS 6
Microwave
Fertilizer
Fertilizer--AOAC
AOACMethod
Method2017.02
2017.02
Procedure
Weigh 1 g (0.5 g for organic matrices) of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 9 mL of HNO₃, and 3 mL HCl. Gently swirl the mixture
and wait approximately 20 minutes before closing the vessel.
Notes
The addition of Conc. HCl (0-4 ml) is appropriate for the stabilization of Ag, Ba and Sb, and high concentrations of Fe and Al in solution.
This method may not provide a total digest of all fertilizer samples.

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 20:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
Sample was clear, colorless, with some particles (silicates) remaining upon dilution to 50 mL.
General Precaution
detected.
535
17
MARS 6
Microwave
Fertilizer
Fertilizer-AOAC
-AOACMethod
Method2006.03
2006.03
Procedure
Weigh 1 g (0.5 g for organic matrices) of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 ml of HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture and wait
approximately 15 minutes before closing the vessel.
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 20:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
233
18
MARS 6
Microwave
Geranium
Geranium
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900 -1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
521
19
MARS 6
Microwave
Impatiens
Impatiens
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
522
20
MARS 6
Microwave
Leather
Leather
Procedure
Notes
The addition of Conc. HCl (0-4 mL) is appropriate for the stabilization of Ag, Ba and Sb, and high concentrations of Fe and Al in solution.

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
490
21
MARS 6
Microwave
Palm
Palm Leaves
Leaves
Procedure
Weigh 0.5 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL HNO₃, and 2 mL of HF. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15
minutes before sealing vessel.
Notes
This procedure uses hydrofluoric acid. If it is necessary to complex the residual hydrofluoric acid or redissolve insoluble fluorides formed,
an additional complexation step with boric acid should be used. This procedure can be found in the One Touch Method note entitled “Boric
Acid HF Neutralization”.

MARS 6 iWave EasyPrep Plus HF
MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
523
22
MARS 6
Microwave
Plant
Plant Tissue
Tissue
Procedure
Notes
Some plant tissues contain silicates which would require HF for total dissolution.

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
234
23
MARS 6
Microwave
Soybean
Soybean
Procedure
Weigh 0.5 g of (dry weight) sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL of HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15
minutes before closing the vessel.
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

0.5 g (Dry Weight) Organic Ramp to Temperature One Touch
Heating Program
1 210 20:00 15:00 800 900-1800 off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
235
24
MARS 6
Microwave
Soybean
Soybean Meal
Meal
Procedure
Weigh 0.5 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15 minutes before
sealing vessel.
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
524
25
MARS 6
Microwave Digestion
Microwave of of
Spinach Leaves
Spinach Leaves
Procedure
Weigh 0.5 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 ml of HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15 minutes before
closing the vessel.
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 210 20:00 15:00 800 900-1800 off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
236
26
MARS 6
Microwave
Straw
Straw
Procedure
Weigh 0.5 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 ml of HNO₃, and 1 ml of HF. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately
15 minutes before closing the vessel.
Notes
The above procedure uses hydrofluoric acid. If it is necessary to complex the residual hydrofluoric acid or redissolve insoluble fluorides
formed, an additional complexation step with boric acid should be used. This procedure can be found in the One Touch Method note
entitled “Boric HF Neutralization”


Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
237
27
MARS 6
Microwave
Tea Extract
Tea Extract
Procedure
Weigh 0.5 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 9 mL of HNO₃ and 1 mL of HCl. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately
Notes
The amount of HCl will vary depending on the matrix and the concentration of the analytes.

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 20:00 10:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
525
28
MARS 6
Microwave
Tea Tannin
Tea Tannin
Procedure
Weigh 0.5 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 9 mL HNO₃ and 1 mL HCl. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 20:00 10:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
526
29
MARS 6
Microwave Digestion
Microwave of of
Tobacco
Tobacco
Procedure
Notes
The use of HF may be required to digest any silicates found in the sample.

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
238
30
MARS 6
Microwave Digestion
Microwave of of
Wheat
Wheat
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
239
31
MARS 6
Microwave
Wood
Wood
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
268
32
MARS 6
Microwave Digestion
Microwave of of
Wood Pulp
Wood Pulp
Procedure
Weigh 0.5 g (wet weight) of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL of HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

0.5 g (Wet Weight) Organic Ramp to Temperature One Touch
Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
527
33
MARS 6
Microwave Digestion
Microwave of of
Wool
Wool
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
528
34
MARS 6
Microwave
Yeast
Yeast
Procedure
Weigh 1.0 g of dry weight (0.5 g w/Xpress vessels) into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL of HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture and wait
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
240
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Clinical & Biological
MARS 6
Microwave Digestion
Microwave Digestionof of Clinical a
Animal Tissue
Animal Tissue(Dry)
(Dry)
Procedure
Weigh 0.5 g (0.25 g w/MARSXpress Vessels) into the digestion vessel. Add 10 ml of HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture and wait
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
4
37
MARS 6
Microwave Digestion
Animal Tissue
Animal Tissue(Wet)
(Wet)
Procedure
Weigh 1 g (0.5 g w Xpress Vessels) of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL of HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture and wait
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
241
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MARS 6
Microwave Digestion
Beef Bone
Beef Bone
Procedure
Weigh 0.5 g (ground) of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL of HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

0.5 g (Ground) Organic Ramp to Temperature One Touch
Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
529
39
MARS 6
Microwave
MicrowaveDigestion
Digestionof of Clinical a
Blood (Human)
Blood (Human)
Procedure
Transfer 2 mL of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 5 mL of HNO₃ and 2 mL of H₂O₂. Gently swirl the mixture and wait
Notes
Take caution when mixing the acids and the sample. The sample may foam slightly.

MARS 6 iWave EasyPrep Plus H₂O₂
MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

2 mL Organic Ramp to Temperature One Touch
Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
242
40
MARS 6
Microwave Digestion
Blood (Human)
Blood (Human)
Procedure
Transfer 0.5 mL of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 2 mL of HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15 minutes
Notes

MARS 6 10 mL MARSXpress HNO₃
MARS 6 iWave 20 mL MARSXpress

0.5 mL Organic Ramp to Temperature One Touch
Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 N/A 1030-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
b) Manual venting of CEM vessels should be performed when wearing hand/eye/body protection and when the vessel contents are at or
c) If programming as One Touch, the ramp time and power will be automatically determined based on the number and type of vessels
detected.
737
41
MARS 6
Microwave
MicrowaveDigestion of of
Digestion Clinical a
Bovine Blood
Bovine Blood
Procedure
Transfer 1 mL of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL of HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15 minutes
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
531
42
MARS 6
Microwave
MicrowaveDigestion of of
Digestion Clinical a
Bovine Liver (Wet)
Bovine Liver (Wet)
Procedure
Weigh 1.0 g (wet weight )(0.5 g w/Xpress Vessels) into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL of HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture and wait
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
243
43
MARS 6
Microwave Digestion
Brain Tissue
Brain Tissue(Dog)
(Dog)
Procedure
Weigh 1 g (wet weight) of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL of HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
532
44
MARS 6
Microwave Digestion
Dog Feces
Dog Feces (Dry)
(Dry)
Procedure
Weigh 0.2 g (dry weight) of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL of HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
533
45
MARS 6
Microwave Digestion
Fingernails
Fingernails
Procedure
Weigh 0.1 g (0.05 g if using the 10 mL vessel) of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 4 mL of HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture before
closing the vessel.
Notes


Heating Program
1 180 15:00 15:00 N/A 900-1800 Off
Results
Sample was clear, colorless and particle free upon dilution to 50 mL.
General Precaution
detected.
741
46
MARS 6
Microwave Digestion
Hair
Hair
Procedure
Weigh 0.1 g (0.05 g if using the 10 mL vessel) of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 4 mL of HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture before
closing the vessel.
Notes


Heating Program
1 180 15:00 15:00 N/A 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
740
47
MARS 6
Microwave Digestion
Lobster Hepatopancreas
Lobster Hepatopancreas(Tort-CRM)
(Tort-CRM)
Procedure
Weigh 1.0 g (dry weight) (0.5 g w/Xpress Vessels) into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL of HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture and wait
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
244
48
MARS 6
Microwave Digestion
Rat Kidney
Rat Kidney
Procedure
Weigh 1 g (wet weight) of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
534
49
MARS 6
Microwave Digestion
Urine -- Human
Urine Human
Procedure
Transfer 4 ml of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 4 mL of HNO₃, and 2 mL of H₂O₂. Gently swirl the mixture and wait
Notes
Take caution when mixing the acids and the sample. The sample may foam slightly.

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
245
50
Consumer Products
MARS 6
Microwave
Boric
Boric Acid
Acid HF
HF Neutralization
Neutralization
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 170 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
6
52
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Consume
Candle
Candle Fragrance
Fragrance in iPrep
Procedure
Add 0.1 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 7 mL of HNO₃ and 1 mL HCl. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15
Notes
This application can only be run in the iPrep vessel.

MARS 6 iWave iPrep HNO₃
HCl

Heating Program
1 250 30:00 30:00 N/A 700-1800 Off
Results
Sample was clear and colorless upon dilution to 50 mL.
General Precaution
c) Manual venting of CEM vessels should be performed when wearing hand/eye/body protection and when the vessel contents are at or
d) If programming as One Touch, the ramp time and power will be automatically determined based on the number and type of vessels
detected.
676
53
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Consume
Cosmetics
Cosmetics (Liquid
(LiquidMake-Up)
Make-Up)
Procedure
Weigh 0.5 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 8 mL of HNO₃ and 2 mL of HF. Gently swirl the mixture before closing the vessel.
Notes


Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
246
54
MARS 6
Microwave
Cotton
Cotton
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
231
55
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Consume
Deodorant
Deodorant(Powder)
(Powder)
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 210 25:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
735
56
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Consume
Eye
Eye Shadow
Shadow
Procedure
Weigh 0.25 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 7 mL of HNO₃ and 3 mL of HF. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately
Notes


Heating Program
1 210 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
Sample was clear, colorless, and particle free upon dilution to 50 mL
General Precaution
detected.
247
57
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Consume
Foam
Foam (Mattress)
(Mattress) in iPrep
Procedure
Weigh 0.5 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL HNO₃ and 1 mL of H₂SO₄. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately
15 minutes to pre-digest before closing the vessel.
Notes

H₂SO₄

Heating Program
1 250 30:00 15:00 N/A 700-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
670
58
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Consume
Sanitizers
Sanitizers (Hand)
(Hand)
Procedure
Weigh 0.5 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 1 mL of HCl and 4 mL of HNO₃ in aliquots of 1 mL. Gently swirl after each aliquot
is added and allow reaction to subside before adding more HNO3. Allow approximately 45 minutes for pre-digestion.
Notes
Acid addition should be added slowly and in aliquots of 1 mL, as the reaction is vigorous and exothermic upon addition of HNO₃.
The addition of Conc. HCl (0-4 mL) is appropriate for the stabilization of Ag, Ba and Sb, and high concentrations of Fe and Al in
solution.The amount of HCl will vary depending on the matrix and the concentration of the analytes. The addition of HCl may, however,
limit the techniques or increase the difficulties of analysis.

MARS 6 EasyPrep HCl
MARS 6 iWave EasyPrep Plus HNO₃
MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 190 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
755
59
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Consume
Shampoo
Shampoo (Dandruff)
(Dandruff)
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
248
60
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Consume
Soaps
Soaps (Lotion
(Lotionand
andFoam)
Foam)
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 190 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
754
61
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Consume
Sunscreen
Sunscreen in iPrep
Procedure
Notes

HF

Heating Program
1 200 30:00 15:00 N/A 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
e) If using HF, follow restrictions listed in HF Addendum.
756
62
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Consume
Suppository
Suppository (Capsule)
(Capsule)
Procedure
Weigh 1 Capsule (approx. 1.0 g) into the digestion vessel. Add 12 mL of HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15 minutes
Notes
Ensure that the capsule is completely covered with reagent before sealing the vessel.

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

1 Capsule (Approx 1 g) Organic Ramp to Temperature One Touch
Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
249
63
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Consume
Toothpaste
Toothpaste
Procedure
Weigh 0.1 g of the sample onto a filter disk and insert into the digestion vessel. Add 8 mL HNO₃ and 2 mL HF. Gently swirl the mixture and
wait approximately 15 minutes to pre-digest before closing the vessel.
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 20:00 15:00 800 1030-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
b) The control / reference vessel must contain the largest and most reactive sample.
detected.
733
64
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Consume
Vaseline
Vaseline
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
250
65
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Consume
Wax
Wax (Candle)
(Candle)
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
251
66
Environmental & Regulatory
MARS 6
Microwave
Boric
Boric Acid
Acid HF
HF Neutralization
Neutralization
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 170 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
6
68
MARS 6
Microwave
Fertilizer
Fertilizer--AOAC
AOACMethod
Method2017.02
2017.02
Procedure
Weigh 1 g (0.5 g for organic matrices) of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 9 mL of HNO₃, and 3 mL HCl. Gently swirl the mixture
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 20:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
Sample was clear, colorless, with some particles (silicates) remaining upon dilution to 50 mL.
General Precaution
detected.
535
69
MARS 6
Microwave
Fertilizer
Fertilizer-AOAC
- AOACMethod
Method2006.03
2006.03
Procedure
Weigh 1 g (0.5 g for organic matrices) of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 ml of HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture and wait
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 20:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
233
70
MARS 6 (
Microwave
Digestion Environm
Fly
Fly Ash
Ash in iPrep (Step 1 of 2)
Procedure
Add 0.1 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 3 mL of H₂SO₄ and 3 mL of H₃PO₄. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately
Notes

MARS 6 iWave iPrep H₂SO₄
H₃PO₄

Heating Program
1 260 35:00 30:00 N/A 700-1800 Off
71
MARS 6 (
Microwave
Digestion Environm
Fly
Fly Ash
Ash in iPrep (Step 2 of 2)
Procedure
Allow vessels to cool. Open and add 1.5 mL of HNO₃, 1.5 mL of HCl, and 1.5 mL of HF. Wait approximately 15 minutes before closing the
vessel.
Add HF slowly, and allow vessels to stand in the fume hood until the initial reaction subsides.
Notes
an additional complexation step with boric acid or other neutralization step should be used. This procedure can be found in the One Touch
Method note entitled "Boric Acid HF Neutralization".
Reagents
HNO₃
HCl
HF
Sample Type Control Type Method Type

Organic Ramp to Temperature One Touch
Heating Program
1 230 30:00 30:00 N/A 700-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
d) If programming as one touch, the ramp time and power will be automatically determined based on the number and type of vessels
detected.
649
72
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Environm
Limestone
Limestone
Procedure
Weigh 0.5 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 7.5 mL of HNO₃ and 2.5 ml of HF. Gently swirl the mixture before closing the
vessel.
Notes
Allow any initial reaction to subside before sealing the vessel.
This procedure uses hydrofluoric acid. If it is necessary to complex the residual hydrofluoric acid or redissolve in soluble fluorides formed,


Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
Sample was clear, colorless and particle free upon dilutionto 50 ml.
General Precaution
detected.
2
73
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Environm
NPDES
NPDES (Waste
(WasteWater)
Water)
Procedure
Transfer 50 mL of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 3 mL of HNO₃, and 2 mL HCl. Gently swirl the mixture before closing the
vessel.
Notes

MARS 6 iWave EasyPrep HCl
EasyPrep Plus
MARSXpress Plus

50 mL Water Ramp to Temperature One Touch
Heating Program
1 165 30:00 0:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
252
74
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Environm
Pine
Pine Needles
Needles
Procedure
Weigh 0.5 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 8 mL of HNO₃ and 2 mL of H₂O₂ (30%). Gently swirl the mixture and wait
Notes

MARS 6 iWave EasyPrep Plus H₂O₂ (30%)
MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
253
75
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Environm
RoHS
RoHS (For
(For Pb,
Pb, Hg,
Hg,and
andCd
CdAnalysis)
Analysis)
Procedure
Weigh 0.2 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL of HNO₃, and 0.02 mL of H₂SO₄. Gently swirl the mixture and wait
Notes

MARS 6 iWave EasyPrep Plus H₂SO₄
MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 10:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
254
76
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Environm
Sediment
Sediment (BCCS
(BCCS --11 CRM)
CRM)(Leach)
(Leach)
Procedure
Weigh 0.5 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL of HNO3. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15 minutes
Notes
This method may not provide a total digest of all samples. Hydrofluoric acid will be required to provide complete digestion of some sample
matrixes.
techniques or increase the difficulties of
analysis.

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 180 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
255
77
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Environm
Sediment
Sediment (Buffalo
(BuffaloRiver)
River)(Leach)
(Leach)
Procedure
Weigh 0.5 g into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL of HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15 minutes before closing the
vessel.
Notes
matrixes.

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 175 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
256
78
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Environm
Sludge
Sludge (Industrial)
(Industrial)
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
257
79
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Environm
Soil
Soil (Montana
(Montana--CRM)
CRM)(Leach)
(Leach)
Procedure
Notes
matrixes.

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 175 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
258
80
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Environm
TCLP Extract
TCLP Extract
Procedure
Transfer 25 mL of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 5 mL of HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture before closing the vessel.
If a high organic content is suspected, a 10 ml sample volume is recommended.
Notes

MARS 6 EasyPrep Plus HNO₃
MARS 6 iWave MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

25 mL Water Standard Control One Touch
Heating Program
1 170 10:00 10:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
259
81
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Environm
US
US EPA 3015 (Aqueous
EPA 3015 (Aqueous Samples)
Samples)
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 170 10:00 10:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
This method is intended to be an acid leach, not a total digest. Hydrofluoric acid will be required to provide complete digestion of the
sample matrix.
General Precaution
detected.
260
82
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Environm
US
US EPA 3015a (Aqueous
EPA 3015a (AqueousSample)
Sample)
Procedure
Transfer 45 mL of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 5 mL of HNO3, or alternatively 4 mL of HNO₃ and 1 mL HCl. Gently swirl the
mixture before closing the vessel.
Notes

MARS 6 iWave EasyPrep Plus HCl (Optional)
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 170 10:00 10:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
sample matrix.
General Precaution
detected.
261
83
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Environm
US
US EPA 3051 (Solid
EPA 3051 (SolidSample)
Sample)
Procedure
Weigh 0.5 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL of HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture before closing the vessel.
Notes

MARS 6 iWave MARSXpress HCl (Optional)
MARSXpress Plus

0.5 g Solid Standard Control One Touch
Heating Program
1 175 5:30 4:30 800 900-1800 Off
Results
This method is intended to be an acid leach, not a total digest.
General Precaution
detected.
262
84
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Environm
US
US EPA 3051a (Solid
EPA 3051a (SolidSample)
Sample)
Procedure
Weigh 0.5 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL of HNO₃, or alternatively 9 mL HNO₃, and 1 mL HCl. Gently swirl the
Notes

MARS 6 iWave MARSXpress HCl (Optional)
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 175 5:30 4:30 800 900-1800 Off
Results
This method is intended to be an acid leach, not a total digest.
General Precaution
detected.
263
85
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Environm
US
US EPA 3052 (Sludge,
EPA 3052 (Sludge,Soil,
Soil,Sediment
Sedimentoror
Oil)
Oil)
Procedure
Weigh 0.5 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 9 mL of HNO₃, and 3 mL HF. Gently swirl the mixture before closing the vessel.
Notes
an additional complexation step with boric acid or other neutralization step should be used. This procedure can be found in the method
note entitled “Boric Acid HF Neutralization”.

MARS 6 iWave MARSXpress HF
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 180 5:30 9:30 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
264
86
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Environm
USP 232/233 (Pharmaceuticals)
Procedure
Weigh 0.2 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 9 mL of HNO₃, and 1 mL HCl. Gently swirl the mixture before closing the vessel.
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 210 20:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
265
87
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Environm
Waste
Waste Activated
ActivatedSludge
Sludge
Procedure
Weigh 0.5 g (dry weight) (0.25 g w/Xpress Vessels) of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 5 mL of HNO₃, and 5 mL of H₂O₂. Gently
swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15 minutes before closing the vessel.
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
266
88
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Environm
Water
Water (For
(ForAnalysis
Analysisof
ofPhosphorous)
Phosphorous)
Procedure
Transfer 50 mL of H₂O into the digestion vessel. Add 0.5 g of K₂S₂O₈ and 1 mL of H₂SO₄. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately
Notes

MARS 6 EasyPrep K₂S₂O₈
EasyPrep Plus H₂SO₄
MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

50 mL Water Ramp to Temperature Classic
Heating Program
1 170 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
267
89
MARS 6
Microwave
Wood
Wood
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
268
90
Food Testing
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Alum
Alum
Procedure
Weigh 0.1 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 3 mL of HCl, 5 mL of HF, and 2 mL HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture and wait
Notes
an additional complexation step with boric acid should be used. This procedure can be found in the One Touch Method note entitled "Boric
Acid HF Neutralization".

HF

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 10:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
536
92
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Apple
Apple
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
269
93
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Asparagus
Asparagus
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

0.5 (Dry Weight) Organic Ramp to Temperature One Touch
Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
sample was clear, colorless, and particle free upon dilution to 50 mL.
General Precaution
detected.
270
94
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Aspartame
Aspartame in iPrep
Procedure
Notes


Heating Program
1 240 30:00 15:00 N/A 700-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
758
95
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Bacon
Bacon (Cooked)
(Cooked)
Procedure
Weigh 1.0 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 8 mL of HNO₃ and 2 mL of DI H₂O. Gently swirl the mixture and wait
Notes

MARS 6 iWave EasyPrep Plus DI H₂O
MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
271
96
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Beef
Beef (Ground)
(Ground)
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
272
97
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Beef
Beef Bouillon
Bouillon
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
537
98
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Beer
Beer (Light)
(Light)
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
273
99
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Blueberry
Blueberry
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
275
100
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Broccoli
Broccoli
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 20 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
277
101
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Caramel
Caramel Color
Color
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
278
102
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Carrot
Carrot
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
279
103
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Celery
Celery
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
280
104
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Cheese
Cheese (Cracker)
(Cracker)
Procedure
Weigh 0.5 g of ground sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL of HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15 minutes
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 210 20:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
281
105
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Cheese
Cheese (Powder)
(Powder)
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
538
106
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Cheese
Cheese (Processed)
(Processed)
Procedure
Weigh 0.5 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 ml of HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15 minutes before
closing the vessel.
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 210 20:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
282
107
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Cherry
Cherry
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
283
108
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Chewing
Chewing Gum
Gum
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 210 20:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
284
109
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Chicken
Chicken (Boneless)
(Boneless)
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
285
110
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Chili
Chili Candy
Candy (Mexican)
(Mexican)
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
286
111
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Chili
Chili Powder
Powder in iPrep
Procedure
Weigh 2 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL HNO₃ and 5 mL deionized H₂O. Gently swirl the mixture and wait
Notes

DI H₂O

2g Organic Ramp to Temperature One Touch
Heating Program
1 240 30:00 30:00 N/A 700-1800 Off
Results
Sample was clear and colorless with some small particles (silicates) remaining upon dilution to 50 mL.
General Precaution
detected.
680
112
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Chips
Chips (Potato)
(Potato)
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
287
113
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Citrus
Citrus Leaves
Leaves
Procedure
Weigh 0.5 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 6 mL of HNO₃, 3 mL of deionized H₂O, and 1 mL of HF. Gently swirl the mixture
Notes

HF

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
539
114
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Clam
Clam Puree
Puree
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
540
115
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Cocoa
Cocoa
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
541
116
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Coconut
Coconut
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
542
117
MARS 6
Microwave
Coffee
Coffee Beans
Beans
Procedure
Weigh 0.5 g of ground sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 ml of HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15 minutes
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 20:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
10
118
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Cucumber
Cucumber
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
289
119
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Dog
Dog Food
Food
Procedure
Weigh 0.5 g of (dry weight) up to 1 g (wet weight) of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL of HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture and
wait approximately 15 minutes before closing the vessel.
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 210 20:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
Sample was clear, colorless, and particle free upon dilution to 50 Ml
General Precaution
detected.
290
120
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Fish
Fish Tissue
Tissue
Procedure
Weigh 0.5 g (dry weight) up to 2 g (wet weight) of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL of HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture and
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
543
121
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Flounder
Flounder
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
544
122
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Flour
Flour
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
292
123
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Food
Food
Procedure
Weigh 0.5 g dry weight (0.25 g w/Xpress vessels) of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL of HNO₃ . Gently swirl the mixture
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 210 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
294
124
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Food
Food Coloring
Coloring(Liquid)
(Liquid)
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

0.5 mL. Organic Ramp to Temperature One Touch
Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
293
125
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Fruit
Fruit Juice
Juice
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
295
126
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Gelatin
Gelatin
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
545
127
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Granola
Granola Bar
Bar
Procedure
Weigh 0.5 g of ground sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL of HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15 minutes
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 210 20:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
296
128
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Grape
Grape
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
297
129
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Grapefruit
Grapefruit
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
298
130
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Gummy
Gummy Bear
Bear
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 210 20:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
729
131
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Ham
Ham
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
299
132
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Infant
Infant Cereal
Cereal(Rice
(RiceGrain)
Grain)
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 210 20:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
300
133
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Infant
Infant Formula
Formula(Liquid)
(Liquid) in iPrep
Procedure
Transfer 2 mL of of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL of HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15 minutes
to pre-digest before closing the vessel.
Notes


Heating Program
1 210 30:00 20:00 N/A 700-1800 Off
Results
Sample was clear, colorless and particle free upon dilution to 50 mL
General Precaution
detected.
301
134
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Infant
Infant Formula
Formula(Liquid)
(Liquid)
Procedure
Transfer 1 mL (0.5 mL w/Xpress Vessels) of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL of HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture and wait
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
302
135
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Infant
Infant Formula
Formula(Powder)
(Powder) in iPrep
Procedure
Weigh 1 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL of HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15 minutes to pre-
digest before closing the vessel.
Notes


Heating Program
1 210 20:00 20:00 N/A 700-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
303
136
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Infant
Infant Formula
Formula(Powder)
(Powder)
Procedure
Weigh 0.5 g (0.25 g w/Xpress Vessels) of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL of HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture and wait
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
304
137
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Kidney
Kidney Bean
Bean
Procedure
Weigh 0.5 g (dry weight) into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL of HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15 minutes before
closing the vessel.
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

0.5 (Dry Weight) Organic Ramp to Temperature One Touch
Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
305
138
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Kielbasa
Kielbasa Sausage
Sausage
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
546
139
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Maple
Maple Syrup
Syrup
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 210 20:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
306
140
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 210 20:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
307
141
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Meal
Meal Replacement
ReplacementShake
Shake(Chocolate)
(Chocolate)
Procedure
Weigh 0.5 g (dry mix) of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

0.5 g (Dry Mix) Organic Ramp to Temperature One Touch
Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
547
142
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Milk (Whole -- Liquid)
Milk (Whole Liquid)
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
309
143
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Milk
Milk (Powder)
(Powder)
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 210 20:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
310
144
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Nutritional
NutritionalDrink
Drink(Adult)
(Adult)
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
276
145
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Olive
Olive Oil
Oil
Procedure
Notes


Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
312
146
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Orange
Orange Juice
Juice
Procedure
Transfer 2.5 ml of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL of HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15 minutes
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
313
147
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Oyster
Oyster Puree
Puree
Procedure
Weigh 1 g (wet weight) of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
548
148
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Peanut
Peanut Butter
Butter
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 210 20:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
314
149
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Pear
Pear
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
315
150
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Pepper
Pepper (Bell,
(Bell,Chili,
Chili,Etc.)
Etc.)
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
316
151
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Pistachio
Pistachio Nuts
Nuts
Procedure
sealing vessel.
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
549
152
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Pizza
Pizza (Frozen,
(Frozen,Pepperoni)
Pepperoni)
Procedure
Weigh 1.0 g (homogenized) into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL of HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15 minutes
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
317
153
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Plum
Plum
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
318
154
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Pork
Pork (Ground)
(Ground)
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
319
155
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Potato
Potato
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
320
156
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Potato
Potato Chips
Chips
Procedure
Weigh 0.5 g (ground) of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

0.5 g (Ground) Organic Ramp to Temperature One Touch
Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
550
157
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Pretzel
Pretzel (Salted)
(Salted)
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
321
158
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Protein
Protein Bar
Bar
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 210 20:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
322
159
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Raspberry
Raspberry
Procedure
Weigh 0.5 g (dry weight) of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL of HNO3. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
323
160
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Rice
Rice
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 210 20:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
324
161
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Safflower
Safflower Oil
Oil
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
325
162
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Salad
Salad Dressing
Dressing (Ranch)
(Ranch)
Procedure
Weigh 0.5 g (dry mix) of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

0.5 g (Dry Mix) Organic Ramp to Temperature One Touch
Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
551
163
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Salami
Salami
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 210 20:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
326
164
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Sausage
Sausage
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 210 20:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
327
165
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Soda
Soda (Diet)
(Diet)
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
328
166
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Sodium
Sodium Free
Free --Seasoning
Seasoning
Procedure
sealing vessel.
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
552
167
MARS 6
Microwave
Soybean
Soybean
Procedure
Weigh 0.5 g of (dry weight) sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL of HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 210 20:00 15:00 800 900-1800 off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
235
168
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Spinach
Spinach
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
331
169
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Spinach
Spinach Leaves
Leaves
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 210 20:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
330
170
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Spinach
Spinach Pasta
Pasta
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
553
171
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Strawberry
Strawberry
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
332
172
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Sugar
Sugar (Granulated)
(Granulated)
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
333
173
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Tea
Tea (Chai)
(Chai) in iPrep
Procedure
Weigh 2.5 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL HNO₃ and 5 mL deionized H₂O. Gently swirl the mixture and wait
Notes

DI H₂O

Heating Program
1 240 30:00 30:00 N/A 700-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
679
174
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Tea
Tea Leaves
Leaves
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
334
175
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Tomato
Tomato Leaves
Leaves
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
Sample was clear, colorless, with white silica particles upon dilution to 50 mL.
General Precaution
detected.
335
176
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Tomato
Tomato Paste
Paste (70%
(70%Moisture)
Moisture)
Procedure
Weigh 2 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL of HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15 minutes before
closing the vessel.
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
554
177
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Tomato
Tomato Soup
Soup
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
336
178
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Walnut
Walnut
Procedure
Weigh 0.5 g (dry weight) into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL of HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15 minutes before
closing the vessel.
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
337
179
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Watermelon
Watermelon
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
338
180
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Wheat
WheatCrackers
Crackers
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
555
181
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Whey
Whey
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
340
182
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Whey
Whey (Powder)
(Powder)
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 210 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
339
183
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Wine
Wine
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 210 20:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
341
184
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Yogurt
Yogurt (Plain)
(Plain)
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
342
185
Geoscience & Mining
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Alpha
Alpha -- Alumina
Alumina in iPrep
Procedure
Weigh 0.5 g of sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL HCl. Gently swirl the vessel to thoroughly mix the sample and acid.
Notes
The maximum number of vessels that can be run for this method is 6.
Ensure that particles are well suspended in acid mixture prior to sealing vessel.
Stirring may be helpful to keep particles suspended in solution during digestion.

MARS 6 iWave iPrep HCl

0.5 g HCl Ramp to Temperature Classic
Heating Program
1 240 30:00 59:59 N/A 900-1800 N/A
Results
General Precaution
detected.
343
187
MARS 6 (
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Alumina
Alumina Beads
Beads (w/ Silver
(with substrate)
Silver Substrate) in iPrep (Step 1 of 2)
Procedure
Weigh 0.25 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 6.5 mL of H₃PO₄, and 3.5 mL of H₂SO₄. Gently swirl the mixture and wait
Notes
This application can only be run in the iPrep vessel

MARS 6 iWave iPrep H₃PO₄
H₂SO₄

Heating Program
1 280 30:00 45:00 N/A 700-1800 Off
188
MARS 6 (
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Alumina
Alumina Beads
Beads (w/ Silver
(with substrate)
Silver Substrate) (Step 2 of 2)
Procedure
Allow vessel to cool after completion of Step 1. Proceeding step one, add 3 mL of HNO₃, and 3 mL HF. Gently swirl the mixture and wait
Notes
Method note entitled “Boric Acid HF Neutralization”.
Reagents
HNO₃
HF

Heating Program
1 220 25:00 30:00 N/A 700-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
616
189
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Alumina
Alumina Powder
Powder in iPrep
Procedure
Add 0.1 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 8 mL of H₃PO₄. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15 minutes to pre-
Notes


Heating Program
1 275 30:00 45:00 N/A 700-1800 Off
Results
Sample was clear, gold colored, and particle free upon dilution to 50 mL.
General Precaution
detected.
672
190
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Aluminum
Aluminum Nitride
Nitride
Procedure
Weigh 0.2 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 5 mL H₃PO₄ and 10 mL of HCl. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately
Notes

MARS 6 EasyPrep H₃PO₄
MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 175 15:00 10:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
560
191
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Aluminum
Aluminum Oxide
Oxide
Procedure
Weigh 0.25 g of sample into the digestion vessel. Add 6.5 mL H₃PO₄ and 3.5 mL H₂SO₄. Gently swirl the vessel to thoroughly mix the
sample and acid.
Notes
EasyPrep Plus requires a high temperature probe for this method.


Heating Program
1 270 30:00 20:00 N/A 900-1800 N/A
Results
General Precaution
detected.
344
192
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Aluminum
Aluminum Oxide
Oxide(H₃PO₄)
(H3PO4) in iPrep
Procedure
Weigh 0.1 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 8 mL H₃PO₄. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15 minutes to pre-
Notes
This method may not provide a total digest of all samples. Hydrofluoric acid may be required to provide complete digestion of some sample
matrixes.


0.1g Organic Ramp to Temperature One Touch
Heating Program
1 260 25:00 45:00 N/A 700-1800 Off
Results
Sample was clear and colorless with some white particles remaining upon dilution to 50 mL.
General Precaution
detected.
673
193
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Asbestos
Asbestos
Procedure
Weigh 0.3 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 6 mL of HCl, 3 mL of HNO₃, and 3 mL of HF. Gently swirl the mixture and wait
Notes
HF should be added slowly and carefully to the sample. Allow any initial reaction to subside before sealing vessel.

MARS 6 EasyPrep HCl
HF

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
492
194
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Automotive
AutomotiveCatalyst
Catalyst
Procedure
Weigh 0.4 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL of HCl and 0.5 mL of HF. Gently swirl the mixture before closing the vessel.
Notes
Reducing the particle size increases the efficiency of digestion and may decrease the digestion time.

MARS 6 EasyPrep HCl

Heating Program
1 210 15:00 30:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
345
195
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Barium
Barium Titanate
Titanate(BaTiO₃)
(BaTiO3)
Procedure
Weigh 0.25 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 5 mL of HNO3 and 10 mL of HF. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately
Notes


Heating Program
1 210 20:00 20:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
493
196
MARS 6 (
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Bastnaesite
Bastnaesite Ore
Ore (Step 1 of 2)
Procedure
Weigh 0.1 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 9 mL of HCl and 3 mL of HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately
Notes
This method could potentially form HF. It is necessary to complex the residual hydrofluoric acid or redissolve insoluble fluorides formed,
an additional complexation step with boric acid should be used.

MARS 6 EasyPrep HCl
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 20:00 30:00 800 900-1800 Off
197
MARS 6 (
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Bastnaesite
Bastnaesite Ore
Ore (Step 2 of 2)
Procedure
Allow vessels to cool. Open and add 1 g solid Boric Acid and 20 mL deionized H₂O. Wait approximately 15 minutes before closing the
vessel.
Notes
Reagents
Solid Boric Acid
DI H₂O

Heating Program
1 175 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
e) If programming as one touch, the ramp time and power will be automatically determined based on the number and type of vessels
detected.
559
198
MARS 6 (
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Bauxite
Bauxite (Step 1 of 2)
Procedure
Weigh 0.25 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 6.5 mL of H₃PO₄ and 3.5 mL of H₂SO₄. Gently swirl the mixture before closing
the vessel.
Notes


Heating Program
1 240 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
199
MARS 6 (
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Bauxite
Bauxite (Step 2 of 2)
Procedure
Proceeding step 1 add 1 mL of HNO₃, 1 mL of HCl, and 1 mL of HF. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15 minutes before
closing the vessel.
Notes
Reagents
HNO₃
HCl
HF

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
599
200
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Bismuth
Bismuth Aluminate
AluminateMixture
Mixture
Procedure
Weigh 0.1 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 9 mL HCl and 3 mL of HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15
Notes

MARS 6 EasyPrep HCl
MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

0.1 g Organic Ramp to Temperature Classic
Heating Program
1 190 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
Sample was clear, colorless, and particle free upon diltuion to 50 mL.
General Precaution
detected.
746
201
MARS 6 (
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Bismuth
Bismuth Yttrium
YttriumIron
IronOxide
Oxide in iPrep (Step 1 of 2)
Procedure
Weigh 0.1 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 6 mL of HCl, 2 mL of HNO₃, and 0.5 mL of HF. Gently swirl the mixture and wait
approximately 15 minutes before closing the vessel. Allow any initial reaction to subside before sealing vessel.
Notes
HF should be added slowly and carefully to the sample.
an additional complexation step with boric acid or other neutralization step should be used.

MARS 6 iWave iPrep HCL
HNO₃
HF

Heating Program
1 230 25:00 15:00 N/A 700-1800 Off
202
MARS 6 (
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Bismuth
Bismuth Yttrium
YttriumIron
IronOxide
Procedure
Allow vessel to cool. Add 1.75 g of solid H₃BO₃ + 20 mL deionized H₂O into the vessel that contains the sample and acid.
Notes
Reagents
Solid H₃BO₃
DI H₂O

Standard Ramp to Temperature Classic
Heating Program
1 170 25:00 10:00 N/A 700-1800 Off
Results
Sample was clear, yellow in color, and particle free upon dilution to 50 mL.
General Precaution
a) If using HF, follow restrictions listed in HF Addendum.
b) This procedure is a reference point for sample digestion using a CEM system and may need to be modified or changed to obtain the
detected.
743
203
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Boiler
Boiler Scale
Scale (80-90%
(80-90%Fe)
Fe)
Procedure
Notes


Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
494
204
MARS 6
Microwave
Boric
Boric Acid
Acid HF
HF Neutralization
Neutralization
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 170 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
6
205
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Boron
Boron Carbide
Carbide(B₄C)
(B4C) in iPrep
Procedure
Weigh 0.2 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 5 mL of HNO₃ and 5 mL of H₂SO₄. Gently swirl to mix the sample particles in the
acid. Slowly and carefully add 5 mL of HF. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15 minutes before closing the vessel.
Allow any initial reaction to subside before sealing vessel.
Notes
Method note entitled “BoricAcid HF Neutralization”.

H₂SO₄
HF

Heating Program
1 270 30:00 30:00 800 700-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
674
206
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Carbon
Carbon
Procedure
Weigh 0.1 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL of HNO₃ . Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15 minutes
Notes
The structure, form and surface area of carbon samples varies widely. Higher temperatures and use of other reagents may be necessary
in order to digest certain samples.


Heating Program
1 215 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
348
207
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Cement
Cement
Procedure
Weigh 0.3 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 3 mL of HNO₃ , 6 mL of HCL, and 3 mL of HF. Gently swirl the mixture before
closing the vessel.
Notes

HF

Heating Program
1 175 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
349
208
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Ceramic (Fused Silica)
Ceramic (Fused Silica)
Procedure
Weigh 0.5 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Slowly add 2 mL of HNO₃ , and 8 mL of HF. Gently swirl the mixture before closing the
vessel.
Notes
HF should be added slowly and carefully to the sample. Allow any initial reaction to subside before sealing the vessel.


Heating Program
1 190 10:00 20:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
350
209
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Ceramics
Ceramics
Procedure
Weigh 0. 2 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 5 mL of HNO₃ , and 5 ml of HF. Gently swirl the mixture before closing the vessel.
Notes


Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
351
210
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Char
Char -- Sulfuric
Sulfuric Acid
Acid
Procedure
Add 6 mL H₂SO₄ into the vessel that contains the sample and acid.
Notes
This method is for the pretreatment of large sample sizes or difficult organic samples that are resistant to oxidation. After the char is
complete, the vessel is opened and a normal oxidation with HNO₃ can be run, usually at around 200C.

MARS 6 EasyPrep H₂SO₄

Varies by sample Organic Ramp to Temperature One Touch
Heating Program
1 260 15:00 30:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
352
211
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Chromium
Chromium Carbide
Carbide
Procedure
Notes


Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
558
212
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Chromium
Chromium Oxide
Oxide(Cr₂O₃)
(Cr2O3) in iPrep
Procedure
Weigh 50 mg of the sample into the digestion vessel. Insert stir bar into the vessel. Add 4.5 mL of H₂SO₄ and 4 mL of HNO₃ to the vessel,
then 1.5 mL of H₂O₂ (30%) dropwise. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15 minutes before closing the vessel.
Notes
Stirring is required for complete dissolution of this sample type.

HNO₃
H₂O₂ (30%)

50 mg Standard Ramp to Temperature Classic
Heating Program
1 280 30:00 59:59 N/A 900-1800 Med
2 280 0:00 30:01 N/A 900-1800 Med

Results
Sample was clear and turquoise colored upon dilution to 50 mL.
General Precaution
detected.
681
213
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Clay
Clay
Procedure
Weigh 0.2 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 3 mL of HNO₃ , 1 mL of HCl, and 5 ml of HF. Gently swirl the mixture before
closing the vessel.
Notes
The addition of Conc. HCl (0-4 Ml) is appropriate for the stabilization of Ag, Ba and Sb, and high concentrations of Fe and Al in solution.

MARS 6 EasyPrep HF
HCl

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 10:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
353
214
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Coal
Coal in iPrep
Procedure
Weigh 0.2 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL of HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15 minutes to
pre-digest before closing the vessel.
Notes


Heating Program
1 250 30:00 20:00 N/A 700-1800 Off
Results
Sample was clear, colorless with some particles remaining upon dilution to 50 mL.
General Precaution
detected.
355
215
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Coal
Coal
Procedure
Notes


Heating Program
1 220 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
356
216
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Coal
Coal Ash
Ash
Procedure
Weigh 0.3 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 3 mL of HNO₃ , 3 mL of HCl and 3 ml of HF. Gently swirl the mixture before
closing the vessel.
Notes

HF

Heating Program
1 210 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
354
217
MARS 6 (
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Cryolite
Cryolite //Electrolytic
ElectrolyticBath
Bath (Step 1 of 2)
Procedure
Weigh 0.5g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15 minutes before
closing the vessel
Notes
Cryolite / Electrolytic Bath is approximately 55% Cryolite (Na₃AlF₆) and 30% Chiolite (Na₅Al₃F₁₄).


Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
218
MARS 6 (
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Cryolite
Cryolite //Electrolytic
ElectrolyticBath
Bath (Step 2 of 2)
Procedure
Allow vessel to cool after completion of Step 1. Open and add 30 mL of Deionized Water and 2 g Boric Acid (solid). Gently swirl the
mixture and seal the vessel.
Notes
Reagents
DI H₂O
Boric Acid (solid)

Heating Program
1 175 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
496
219
MARS 6 (
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Feldspar
Feldspar in iPrep (Step 1 of 2)
Procedure
Weigh 0.25 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 2 mL of HCl and 8 mL of HF. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15
Add HF slowly, and allow vessels to stand in the fume hood until the initial reaction subsides
Notes
This procedure uses hydrofluoric acid. It is necessary to complex the residual hydrofluoric acid or redissolve insoluble fluorides formed, an
additional complexation step with boric acid or other neutralization step should be used.

MARS 6 iWave iPrep HCl HF

Heating Program
1 230 30:00 25:00 N/A 700-1800 Off
220
MARS 6 (
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Feldspar
Feldspar (Step 2 of 2)
Procedure
Allow vessels to cool. Open and add 4 g solid boric acid and 30 mL of deionized H2O. Wait approximately 15 minutes before closing the
vessel.
Notes
Reagents
Solid Boric Acid
DI H₂O

Heating Program
1 170 30:00 10:00 N/A 700-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
647
221
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Ferric
Ferric Oxide
Oxide in iPrep
Procedure
Weigh 0.1 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL of a 1:1:1 HCl, HNO₃, and Deionized H₂O mixture. Gently swirl the mixture
Notes

HNO₃
DI H₂O

Heating Program
1 210 25:00 20:00 N/A 700-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
744
222
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Furnace
Furnace Slag
Slag
Procedure
Add 0.5 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 3 mL of HNO₃, 2 mL of HCl, and 5 mL of HF. Gently swirl the mixture and wait
Notes
This procedure can be found in the One Touch Method note entitled “Boric Acid HF Neutralization”. The addition of Conc. HCl (0-4 ml) is
appropriate for the stabilization of Ag, Ba and Sb, and high concentrations of Fe and Al in solution. The amount of HCl will vary depending
on the matrix and the concentration of the analytes. The addition of HCl may, however, limit the techniques or increase the difficulties of
analysis.

HF

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
498
223
MARS 6 (
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Gadolinium
Gadolinium Zirconium
ZirconiumOxide
Procedure
Weigh 0.1 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 4 mL of H₂SO₄, 1.5 mL of HNO₃ and 1.5 mL of HF. Gently swirl the mixture and
wait approximately 15 minutes before closing the vessel. Allow any initial reaction to subside before sealing vessel.
Notes

HNO₃
HF

0.1 g Standard Ramp to Temperature Classic
Heating Program
1 280 35:00 30:00 N/A 700-1800 High
224
MARS 6 (
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Gadolinium
ZirconiumOxide
Procedure
Notes
Reagents
H₃BO₃
DI H₂O

Heating Program
1 170 25:00 10:00 N/A 700-1800 High
Results
General Precaution
detected.
742
225
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Gas Atomized Powder
Gas Atomized Powder in iPrep
Procedure
Weigh 0.1 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 8 mL of HNO₃, 2 mL of HCl, and 1 mL of HF. Gently swirl the mixture and wait
Notes

HCl
HF

Heating Program
1 200 30:00 20:00 N/A 700-1800 Off
Results
Samples were clear, green in color and particle free upon dilution to 50 mL.
General Precaution
detected.
721
226
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Glass Fiber
Glass Fiber
Procedure
Notes
This procedure can be found in the One Touch Method note entitled “Boric Acid HF Neutralization”. The addition of Conc. HCl (0-4 mL) is
appropriate for the stabilization of Ag, Ba and Sb, and high concentrations of Fe and Al in solution. The amount of HCl will vary depending
on the matrix and the concentration of the analytes. The addition of HCl may, however, limit the techniques or increase the difficulties of
analysis.

HF

Heating Program
1 180 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
499
227
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Hafnium
Hafnium Oxide
Oxide
Procedure
Add 0.25 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL of HNO₃:HCl:HF (1:1:1) or alternatively, HNO₃:H₂O:HF (1:1:1). (See Notes)
Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15 minutes before closing the vessel.
Notes
HF should be added slowly and carefully to the sample. Allow any initial reaction to subside before sealing vessel. HNO3:HF:H2O (1:1:1)
can be substituted for HNO3:HCl:HF (1:1:1) using the same heating program if the use of HCl is not desired. Mixtures are made from
acids in their concentrated form.

MARS 6 iWave EasyPrep Plus HCl or H₂O
HF

Heating Program
1 210 15:00 30:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
500
228
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Ilmenite
Ilmenite(FeTiO₃)
(FeTiO3)
Procedure
Notes

HF

Heating Program
1 210 20:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
501
229
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Iron
Iron Ore
Ore
Procedure
Weigh 1 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 4 mL of H₂O, 8 ml of HCl, 4 mL of HNO₃, and 4 mL of HF. Gently swirl the mixture
and wait approximately 15 minute before closing the vessel.
Notes

MARS 6 EasyPrep H₂O
HNO₃
HF

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 10:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
358
230
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Kaolin
Kaolin
Procedure
Weigh 0.5 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 3 mL of HCl, 1 mL of HNO3, and 7 mL of HF. Gently swirl the mixture and wait
Notes

MARS 6 EasyPrep HCl
HF

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 10:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
502
231
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Kerosene
Kerosene
Procedure
Notes
The pre-digestion step will allow the lighter fuel fractions to react before sealing the vessels.

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
359
232
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Lead
Lead Sulfide
Sulfide (PbS)
(PbS)
Procedure
Notes


Heating Program
1 200 15:00 20:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
503
233
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Lithium
Lithium Nickel
NickelCobalt
CobaltManganese
ManganeseOxide
Oxide
Procedure
Notes

MARS 6 MARSXpress HNO₃
MARS 6 iWave HCl

Heating Program
1 210 20:00 10:00 N/A 1030-1800 Off
Results
The samples were clear, green in color, and particle free upon dilution.
General Precaution
detected.
724
234
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Magnesium
Magnesium Oxide
Oxide(MgO
(MgO40 -54 %)
40-54%)
Procedure
Weigh 0.5 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 5 mL of DI H₂O, 5 mL HCl, and 5 mL HNO₃. Gently swirl and allow approximately
15 minutes for pre-digestion.
Notes

MARS 6 EasyPrep H₂O (deionized)
MARSXpress HNO₃
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 20:00 20:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
762
235
MARS 6 (
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Manganous
Manganous Oxide
Oxide (MnO)
(MnO) (Step 1 of 2)
Procedure
Weigh 0.2g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL HNO₃ and 3 mL of HF. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15
Notes


Heating Program
1 180 15:00 10:00 800 900-1800 Off
236
MARS 6 (
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Manganous
Manganous Oxide
Oxide (MnO)
(MnO) (Step 2 of 2)
Procedure
Allow vessel to cool after completion of Step 1. Open and add 5 mL of HCl. Gently swirl the mixture and seal the vessel.
Notes
Reagents
HCl

Heating Program
1 180 15:00 10:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
505
237
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Mica
Mica in iPrep
Procedure
Weigh 0.1 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 4 mL of H₃PO₄, 3 mL of HCl, and 0.5 mL of HF. Gently swirl the mixture and wait
Notes

HCl
HF

Heating Program
1 230 30:00 30:00 N/A 700-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
690
238
MARS 6 (
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Mill
Mill Tailings
Tailings (Step 1 of 2)
Procedure
Weigh 0.25 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 3 mL of H₃PO₄, and 2 mL of H₂SO₄. Gently swirl the mixture before closing the
vessel.
Notes
EasyPrep Plus vessels require a high temperature probe for this method.


Heating Program
1 270 15:00 30:00 800 900-1800 Off
239
MARS 6 (
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Mill
Mill Tailings
Tailings (Step 2 of 2)
Procedure
Cool, vent and open vessel after step 1. Add 2.5 mL HNO₃, 2.5 mL HCl, 2.5 mL HF, and 2.5 ml H₂O.
HF should be added slowly and carefully to the sample. Allow any initial reaction to subside before sealing the vessel.
Notes
formed, an additional complexation step with boric acid should be used. This procedure can be found in method note entitled “Boric HF
Neutralization”
Reagents
HNO₃
HCl
HF
H₂O

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 20:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
600
240
MARS 6 (
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Mineral
Mineral Ore
Ore (Step 1 of 2)
Procedure
Weigh 0.3 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 3 mL of HNO₃, 3 mL of HCl, and 3 mL of HF. Gently swirl the mixture before
closing the vessel.
Notes

HF

Heating Program
1 210 15:00 10:00 800 900-1800 Off
241
MARS 6 (
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Mineral
Mineral Ore
Ore (Step 2 of 2)
Procedure
Proceeding step 1 add 25 mL of Boric Acid (4%). Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15 minutes before closing the vessel.
Notes
Reagents
H₃BO₃ (4%)

Heating Program
1 170 15:00 10:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
516
242
MARS 6 (
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Molybdenum
MolybdenumDisulfide
Disulfide(MoS₂)
(MoS2) (Step 1 of 2)
Procedure
Add 0.5 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL of HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15 minutes before
closing the vessel.
Notes


Heating Program
1 200 15:00 10:00 800 900-1800 Off
243
MARS 6 (
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Molybdenum
MolybdenumDisulfide
Disulfide(MoS₂)
(MoS2) (Step 2 of 2)
Procedure
Allow vessel to cool after completion of Step 1. Add 10 mL of HCl. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15 minutes before
closing the vessel.
Notes
Reagents
HCl

Heating Program
1 180 10:00 10:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
506
244
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Nickel
Nickel (II)
(II)Hydroxide
Hydroxide
Procedure
Notes

MARS 6 iWave HCl

Heating Program
1 210 20:00 10:00 N/A 1030-1800 Off
Results
The samples were clear, light green in color, and particle free upon dilution.
General Precaution
detected.
725
245
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Niobium
Niobium Pentoxide
Pentoxide
Procedure
Add 1.0 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 2 mL of HNO₃, and 10 mL of HF. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15
Notes


Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
508
246
MARS 6 (
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Petroleum
Petroleum Coke
Coke (Step 1 of 2)
Procedure
Weigh 0.1 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL of H₂SO₄. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15 minutes
Notes


Heating Program
1 260 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
247
MARS 6 (
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Petroleum
Petroleum Coke
Coke (Step 2 of 2)
Procedure
Proceeding step 1 add 10 mL of HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15 minutes before closing the vessel.
Notes
Reagents
HNO₃

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
601
248
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Phosphate
Phosphate (21%)
(21%)
Procedure
Weigh 0.25 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 5 mL of H₂O₂ (30%), 5 mL HCl dropwise (wait for reaction to subside before
adding next acid), and 5 mL HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 1 hour before closing the vessel.
Notes

MARS 6 EasyPrep H₂O₂ (30%)
MARSXpress HNO₃
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 210 20:00 20:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
761
249
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Phosphate
Phosphate Rock
Rock
Procedure
Add 0.5 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 5 mL of HNO₃, 5 mL of HBF₄. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15
Notes

MARS 6 iWave EasyPrep Plus HBF₄

Heating Program
1 180 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
509
250
MARS 6 (
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Pollucite
Pollucite Ore
Ore in iPrep (Step 1 of 2)
Procedure
Weigh 0.1 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 3 mL of HNO₃ and 5 mL of HF. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15
Notes

HF

Heating Program
1 210 25:00 25:00 N/A 700-1800 Off
251
MARS 6 (
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Pollucite
Pollucite Ore
Procedure
Allow vessel to cool. Add 2.5 g H₃BO₃ and 25 mL of deionized H₂O into the vessel that contains the sample and acid.
Notes
Reagents
H₃BO₃
DI H₂O

Heating Program
1 170 25:00 15:00 N/A 700-1800 Off
Results
Sample was clear and particle free upon dilution to 50 mL.
General Precaution
c) If using a vessel other than the recommended choice, adjust sample size and pressure limit to values appropriate for the vessel chosen.
detected.
757
252
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Pyrophyllite
Pyrophyllite(AlSi₂)5(OH)
(AlSi2)5(OH)
Procedure
Notes

HF

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
510
253
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Quartz
Quartz Powder
Powder
Procedure
Weigh 1 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL of HF. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15 minutes before
closing the vessel.
Notes

MARS 6 EasyPrep HF

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 30:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
511
254
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Rock
Rock (Pulverized)
(Pulverized)
Procedure
Notes

MARS 6 EasyPrep HCl
HNO₃

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
361
255
MARS 6 (
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Rock,
Rock, High
High Sulfide
Sulfide in iPrep (Step 1 of 2)
Procedure
Notes


Heating Program
1 220 30:00 15:00 N/A 700-1800 Off
256
MARS 6 (
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Rock,
Rock, High
High Sulfide
Sulfide in iPrep (Step 2 of 2)
Procedure
Proceeding step 1 add 3 mL of HF, and 2 mL of HCl. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15 minutes before closing the vessel.
Notes
Reagents
HF
HCl

Heating Program
1 200 25:00 10:00 N/A 700-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
d) The control / reference vessel must contain the largest and most reactive sample.
e) Manual venting of CEM vessels should be performed when wearing hand/eye/body protection and when the vessel contents are at or
628
257
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Rutile
Rutile Ore
Ore
Procedure
Weigh 0.25 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 4 mL of HNO₃, 3 mL of H₃PO₄, and 8 mL of HF. Gently swirl the mixture before
closing the vessel.
Notes

H₃PO₄.

Heating Program
1 240 15:00 20:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
362
258
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Sand
Sand
Procedure
Notes

HCl

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
363
259
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Shale
Shale in iPrep
Procedure
Weigh 0.5 g of sample into the digestion vessel. Add 7 mL of HF, 3 mL of HNO₃, and 1 mL of HCl. Gently swirl the mixture and wait
Notes

MARS 6 iWave iPrep HF
HNO₃
HCl

Heating Program
1 200 25:00 15:00 N/A 700-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
698
260
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Silica
Silica Sand
Sand
Procedure
Weigh 0.5 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 5 mL of H₂O, 3 mL of HNO₃, and 8 mL of HF. Gently swirl the mixture before
closing the vessel.
Notes
Reducing the particle size increase the efficiency of digestion and may decrease the digestion time.

HF

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
364
261
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Silica
Silica Sand
Sand in iPrep
Procedure
Notes

HF

Heating Program
1 230 30:00 25:00 N/A 700-1800 Off
Results
The sample was clear, colorless and particle free upon dilution to 50 mL.
General Precaution
detected.
700
262
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Silicon
Silicon Dioxide
Dioxide
Procedure
Weigh 0.5 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 2 mL of HNO₃, and 8 mL of HF. Gently swirl the mixture before closing the vessel.
Notes


Heating Program
1 180 10:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
365
263
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Silicon
Silicon Nitride
Nitride in iPrep
Procedure
Add 0.1 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 1 mL of HNO₃ and 5 mL HF. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15
Notes

HF

Heating Program
1 230 30:00 30:00 N/A 700-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
701
264
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Silicon
Silicon Wafer
Wafer
Procedure
Add 1 piece (approx. 0.5 g) of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 6 mL of HF and 3 mL of HNO3. Gently swirl the mixture and wait
Notes


1 Piece (Approx 0.5 g) Organic Ramp to Temperature One Touch
Heating Program
1 180 10:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
366
265
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Slag
Slag -- Furnace
Furnace
Procedure
closing the vessel.
Notes

HF

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
367
266
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Sodium
Sodium Antimonate
Antimonate in iPrep
Procedure
Weigh 0.5 g of sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL of HCl, 3 mL of HNO₃, and 2 mL of HF. Gently swirl the mixture and wait
Notes

HNO₃
HF

Heating Program
1 200 30:00 15:00 N/A 700-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
702
267
MARS 6 (
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Spodumene
Spodumene (Lithium
(LithiumFeldspar)
Feldspar) (Step 1 of 2)
Procedure
Weigh .25 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 3 mL of HCl, 1 mL of HNO₃ and 4 mL of HF. Gently swirl the mixture and wait
Notes

MARS 6 EasyPrep HCl
HF

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 20:00 800 900-1800 Off
268
MARS 6 (
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Spodumene
Spodumene (Lithium
(LithiumFeldspar)
Feldspar) (Step 2 of 2)
Procedure
Allow vessel to cool after completion of Step 1. Open and add 30 mL of Deionized H₂O and 2 g H₃BO₃ (solid). Gently swirl the mixture and
seal the vessel.
Notes
Reagents
Deionized H₂O
H₃BO₃ (solid)

Heating Program
1 170 15:00 10:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
512
269
MARS 6 (
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Sulfide
Sulfide Bulk
Bulk Concentrate
Concentrate in iPrep (Step 1 of 2)
Procedure
Notes


Heating Program
1 210 30:00 20:00 N/A 700-1800 Off
270
MARS 6 (
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Sulfide
Sulfide Bulk
Bulk Concentrate
Concentrate in iPrep (Step 2 of 2)
Procedure
Proceeding step 1 add 5 mL of HCl, and 5 mL of Deionized Water. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15 minutes before
closing the vessel.
Notes
Reagents
HCl
DI H₂O

Heating Program
1 200 30:00 10:00 N/A 700-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
635
271
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Tantalum
Tantalum Pentoxide
Pentoxide(Ta₂O₅)
(Ta2O5) in iPrep
Procedure
Weigh 0.5 g of sample into the digestion vessel. Add 3 mL of HNO₃, and 7 mL of HF. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15
Notes

HF

Heating Program
1 200 25:00 20:00 N/A 700-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
707
272
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Titanium
Titanium Dioxide
Dioxide
Procedure
Notes


Heating Program
1 210 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
489
273
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Titanium
Titanium Slag
Slag Ore
Ore in iPrep
Procedure
Weigh 0.25 g of sample into the digestion vessel. Add 5 mL of HNO₃, and 10 mL of HF. HF should be added slowly and carefully to the
sample. Allow any initial reaction to subside before sealing the vessel.
Notes

HF

Heating Program
1 240 30:00 20:00 N/A 700-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
708
274
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Tungsten
Tungsten Carbide
Carbide
Procedure
Weigh 0.25 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Slowly add 5 mL of HNO₃, and 10 mL of HF. Gently swirl the mixture before closing
the vessel.
Notes


Heating Program
1 220 20:00 20:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
369
275
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Tungsten
Tungsten Ore
Ore (50%
(50%W;
W;10%
10%Fe;
Fe;2%
2%Mn)
Mn)
Procedure
Notes

MARS 6 EasyPrep HCl

Heating Program
1 230 25:00 20:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
513
276
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Tungsten
Tungsten Oxide
Oxide
Procedure
Weigh 0.5 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Slowly add 2 mL of HNO₃, and 7 mL of HF. Gently swirl the mixture before closing the
vessel.
Notes


Heating Program
1 220 20:00 20:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
370
277
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Vermiculite
Vermiculite
Procedure
Notes

HF

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
514
278
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Wollastonite
Wollastonite(Calcium
(CalciumSilicate)
Silicate) in iPrep
Procedure
Weigh 0.1 g of sample into the digestion vessel. Add 3 mL of H₃PO₄, 2 mL of HNO₃, and 3 mL of HBF₄. HBF₄ should be added slowly and
carefully to the sample. Allow any initial reaction to subside before sealing the vessel.
Notes

HNO₃
HBF₄

Heating Program
1 230 30:00 30:00 N/A 700-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
711
279
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Zeolite
Zeolite
Procedure
closing the vessel.
Notes


Heating Program
1 210 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
371
280
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Zinc
Zinc Oxide
Oxide(ZnO)
(ZnO)
Procedure
Notes


Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
393
281
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Zinc
Zinc Oxide
Oxide(ZnO)
(ZnO) in iPrep
Procedure
Weigh 0.25 g of the sample (onto a filter disk) into the digestion vessel. Add 5 mL HNO₃ and 2 mL HF. Gently swirl the mixture and wait
approximately 15 minutes to pre-digest before closing the vessel.
Notes

HF

Heating Program
1 200 25:00 15:00 N/A 700-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
712
282
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Zircon
Zircon in iPrep
Procedure
Add 50 mg of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 4 mL of H₂SO₄, 1.5 mL of HNO₃, and 1.5 mL HF. Gently swirl the mixture and wait
Notes

HNO₃
HF

50 mg Organic Ramp to Temperature One Touch
Heating Program
1 270 40:00 30:00 N/A 700-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
713
283
Industrial Hygiene
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Asbestos
Asbestos
Procedure
Weigh 0.3 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 6 mL of HCl, 3 mL of HNO₃, and 3 mL of HF. Gently swirl the mixture and wait
Notes

MARS 6 EasyPrep HCl
HF

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
492
285
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Industrial
Filter
Filter (MCE)
(MCE)
Procedure
Weigh one 37mm filter and one 25 mm filter (60 mg total) into the digestion vessel. Add 1 mL of HCl and 1 mL of HNO₃. Gently swirl the
Notes
This method was completed in the 20 mL disposable liner.

MARS 6 iWave 20 mL MARSXpress HCl
HNO₃

Heating Program
1 180 20:00 10:00 N/A 1050-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
745
286
MARS 6
Microwave
Filter
Filter Paper
Paper--37
37mm
mmMixed
MixedCellulose
CelluloseEster
Ester
Procedure
Weigh 1 filter (approx 0.3 g) into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15 minutes before
closing the vessel.
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

1 Filter (Approx 0.3 g) Organic Ramp to Temperature One Touch
Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
373
287
MARS 6
Microwave
Filter
Filter Paper
Paper--47
47mm
mmPolycarbonate
Polycarbonate
Procedure
closing the vessel.
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
374
288
MARS 6
Microwave
Filter
Filter Paper
Paper--Cellulose
Cellulose
Procedure
Weigh 1 filter (approx 0.9 g) of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 5 mL of H₂O, and 5 mL of HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture and wait
Notes
Add H₂O before HNO₃.

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 180 15:00 10:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
372
289
MARS 6
Microwave
Ghost
Ghost Wipe
Wipe
Procedure
Weigh 1 wipe (approx 2.5 g) into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL of HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15 minutes
Notes
Ensure that the entire wipe is covered with reagent.

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

1 Wipe (Approx 2.5 g) Organic Ramp to Temperature One Touch
Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
375
290
MARS 6
Microwave
Paint
Paint Chips
Chips (For
(ForPb
PbAnalysis)
Analysis)
Procedure
Notes
HF may be required for a total dissolution.

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 10:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
Sample was clear, colorless, with some remaining inorganic particles upon dilution to 50 mL.
General Precaution
detected.
399
291
MARS 6
Microwave
Quartz
Quartz Fiber
FiberFilters
Filters
Procedure
Weigh 1 filter (approximately 0.35 g) of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 8 mL of HNO₃ and 2 mL of HF. Gently swirl the mixture
Notes
This method should not exceed 180 degrees celsius.
This application should only be completed using the 75 mL Xpress or 110 mL Xpress Plus vessels. It is not suitable for the smaller Xpress
vessels (55 mL, 20 mL, or 10 mL).

MARS 6 iWave MARSXpress Plus HF

0.35 g (1 filter) Organic Ramp to Temperature One Touch
Heating Program
1 180 20:00 15:00 N/A 1030-1800 Off
Results
Samples were clear, colorless, and particle free upon dilution to 50 mL with deionized water.
General Precaution
detected.
727
292
MARS 6
Microwave
Toray
Toray Filter
Filter in iPrep
Procedure
Weigh 1 filter (approximately 0.3-0.5 g) of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL of HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture before
closing the vessel.
Notes


1 Filter (Approx 0.3 - 0.5 g) Organic Ramp to Temperature One Touch
Heating Program
1 240 20:00 20:00 N/A 700-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
376
293
MARS 6
Microwave
Toray
Toray Filter
Filter (Anion)
(Anion)
Procedure
Add 1 toray filter (Approx. 0.3 - 0.5 g) into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15
Notes


1 Filter (Approx 0.3 - 0.5 g) Organic Ramp to Temperature One Touch
Heating Program
1 200 20:00 30:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
561
294
MARS 6
Microwave
Toray
Toray Filter
Filter (Cation)
(Cation)
Procedure
Add 1 toray filter (Approx. 0.3 - 0.5 g) into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15
Notes


1 Filter (Approx 0.3 -0.5 g) Organic Ramp to Temperature One Touch
Heating Program
1 230 20:00 30:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
562
295
Materials Science
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Materials
Acrylic
Acrylic Tape
Tape in iPrep
Procedure
Weigh 0.25 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 3 mL of Deionized water, 7 mL of HNO₃, 1.5 mL of HCl, and 1 mL of HF. Gently
Notes

DI H₂O
HCl
HF

Heating Program
1 210 30:00 10:00 N/A 700-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
720
297
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Bismuth
Bismuth Aluminate
AluminateMixture
Mixture
Procedure
Weigh 0.1 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 9 mL HCl and 3 mL of HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15
Notes

MARS 6 EasyPrep HCl
MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

0.1 g Organic Ramp to Temperature Classic
Heating Program
1 190 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
Sample was clear, colorless, and particle free upon diltuion to 50 mL.
General Precaution
detected.
746
298
MARS 6 (
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Bismuth
Bismuth Yttrium
YttriumIron
IronOxide
Procedure
Weigh 0.1 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 6 mL of HCl, 2 mL of HNO₃, and 0.5 mL of HF. Gently swirl the mixture and wait
approximately 15 minutes before closing the vessel. Allow any initial reaction to subside before sealing vessel.
Notes

MARS 6 iWave iPrep HCL
HNO₃
HF

Heating Program
1 230 25:00 15:00 N/A 700-1800 Off
299
MARS 6 (
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Bismuth
Bismuth Yttrium
YttriumIron
IronOxide
Procedure
Notes
Reagents
Solid H₃BO₃
DI H₂O

Heating Program
1 170 25:00 10:00 N/A 700-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
743
300
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Powder
Powder
Procedure
Weigh 0.1 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 5 mL of HNO₃, 10 mL of HF, 4.4 g of Boric Acid solid, and 25 mL of H₂O. Gently
Notes
This procedure uses hydrofluoric acid. It is necessary to complex the residual hydrofluoric acid or redissolve insoluble fluorides formed with
boric acid.

Boric Acid (solid)
H₂O

Heating Program
1 195 15:00 30:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
752
301
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Powder
Powder in iPrep
Procedure
Weigh 0.1 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 5 mL of HNO₃, 10 mL of HF, 4.4 g of Boric Acid solid, and 25 mL of H₂O. Gently
Notes
This Application can only be run in the iPrep vessel.
This procedure uses hydrofluoric acid. If it is necessary to complex the residual hydrofluoric acid or redissolve insoluble fluorides formed
with boric acid.

HF
Boric Acid (solid)
H₂O

Heating Program
1 195 30:00 30:00 N/A 700-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
753
302
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Materials
Circuit
Circuit Board
Board (Cryo
(Cryo--Ground)
Ground)
Procedure
Notes
HCl should be added slowly and carefully to the sample. Allow any initial reaction to subside before sealing vessel. This method is
considered a leach and may not provide a total digestion.

MARS 6 EasyPrep HCl
MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 1030-1800 Off
Results
Sample was clear, with particles upon dilution to 50 mL.
General Precaution
detected.
377
303
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Ferric
Ferric Oxide
Oxide in iPrep
Procedure
Weigh 0.1 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL of a 1:1:1 HCl, HNO₃, and Deionized H₂O mixture. Gently swirl the mixture
Notes

HNO₃
DI H₂O

Heating Program
1 210 25:00 20:00 N/A 700-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
744
304
MARS 6 (
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Gadolinium
ZirconiumOxide
Procedure
Weigh 0.1 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 4 mL of H₂SO₄, 1.5 mL of HNO₃ and 1.5 mL of HF. Gently swirl the mixture and
wait approximately 15 minutes before closing the vessel. Allow any initial reaction to subside before sealing vessel.
Notes

HNO₃
HF

0.1 g Standard Ramp to Temperature Classic
Heating Program
1 280 35:00 30:00 N/A 700-1800 High
305
MARS 6 (
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Gadolinium
ZirconiumOxide
Procedure
Notes
Reagents
H₃BO₃
DI H₂O

Heating Program
1 170 25:00 10:00 N/A 700-1800 High
Results
General Precaution
detected.
742
306
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Gas Atomized Powder
Gas Atomized Powder in iPrep
Procedure
Notes

HCl
HF

Heating Program
1 200 30:00 20:00 N/A 700-1800 Off
Results
Samples were clear, green in color and particle free upon dilution to 50 mL.
General Precaution
detected.
721
307
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Materials
Glass (Ground)
Glass (Ground)
Procedure
Notes

MARS 6 EasyPrep HCl
HNO₃

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
378
308
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Materials
Graphite
Graphite Composite
Composite- -Cyanate
CyanateEster
EsterResin
Resin
Procedure
closing the vessel.
Notes

MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 150 15:00 10:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
563
309
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Materials
Graphite
Graphite Composite
Composite- -Epoxy
EpoxyResin
Resin
Procedure
closing the vessel.
Notes

MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 150 10:00 10:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
564
310
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Materials
Graphite
Graphite Composite
Composite- -PEEK
PEEKResin
Resin
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 160 15:00 10:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
565
311
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Materials
Graphite
Graphite Fiber
Fiber--Cyanate
CyanateSiloxane
SiloxaneResin
Resin
Procedure
Add 1 Laminate Square (Approx. 1 g) of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 35 mL of HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture and wait
Notes
Sample must be completely covered with acid prior to digestion.
After digestion the samples are filtered and the fibers are rinsed with deionized water.
This method is for the gravimetric (weight) determination of fiber content.

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

1 Laminate Square (Approx. 1 g) Organic Ramp to Temperature One Touch
Heating Program
1 150 10:00 20:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
Sample was digested, but the fiber filler material is left undigested for subsequent gravimetric analysis.
General Precaution
detected.
567
312
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Materials
Graphite
Graphite Fiber
Fiber--Epoxy
EpoxyResin
Resin(Fiber
(FiberContent)
Content)
Procedure
Weigh 1 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 30 mL of HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture before closing the vessel.
Notes
Sample must be completely covered with acid prior to digestion.
After digestion the samples are filtered and the graphite fibers are rinsed with deionized water.
This method is for the gravimetric (weight) determination of fiber content.


Heating Program
1 150 10:00 10:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
Sample was digested, but the fiber filler material is left undigested for subsequent gravimetric analysis.
General Precaution
detected.
379
313
MARS 6 (
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Pollucite
Pollucite Ore
Procedure
Notes

HF

Heating Program
1 210 25:00 25:00 N/A 700-1800 Off
314
MARS 6 (
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Pollucite
Pollucite Ore
Procedure
Allow vessel to cool. Add 2.5 g H₃BO₃ and 25 mL of deionized H₂O into the vessel that contains the sample and acid.
Notes
Reagents
H₃BO₃
DI H₂O

Heating Program
1 170 25:00 15:00 N/A 700-1800 Off
Results
Sample was clear and particle free upon dilution to 50 mL.
General Precaution
detected.
757
315
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Materials
Siloxanes
Siloxanes
Procedure
Notes


Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
760
316
Metals & Alloys
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Alpha
Alpha -- Alumina
Alumina in iPrep
Procedure
Weigh 0.5 g of sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL HCl. Gently swirl the vessel to thoroughly mix the sample and acid.
Notes
The maximum number of vessels that can be run for this method is 6.


Heating Program
1 240 30:00 59:59 N/A 900-1800 N/A
Results
General Precaution
detected.
343
318
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Metals an
Aluminum
Aluminum (Metal)
(Metal)
Procedure
Weigh 0.5 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 9 mL of HCl and 3 mL of DI H₂O. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately
Notes
HCl should be added slowly and carefully to the sample. Allow any initial reaction to subside before sealing vessel.

MARS 6 EasyPrep HCl
MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
382
319
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Metals an
Aluminum
Aluminum Alloy
Alloy
Procedure
Weigh 0.25 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 5 mL of H₂O and 5 mL of HCl .Gently swirl the mixture before closing the vessel.
Notes
Add H₂O before HCl.
Add HCl slowly, and allow vessels to stand in the fume hood until initial reaction subsides.

MARS 6 EasyPrep HCl
MARS 6 iWave EasyPrep Plus H₂O
MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 190 10:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
381
320
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Metals an
Aluminum
Aluminum Alloy
Alloy(20%
(20%SiC)
SiC)
Procedure
Notes

MARS 6 EasyPrep HCl

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
569
321
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Metals an
Aluminum
Aluminum Alloy
Alloy(BCS
(BCS182)
182)
Procedure
Weigh 0.2 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 20 mL of HCl, 10 mL of H₂O₂ (30%), and 5 mL of HF. Gently swirl the mixture and
Notes

MARS 6 EasyPrep HCl
HF

Heating Program
1 200 10:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
568
322
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Aluminum
Aluminum Oxide
Oxide
Procedure
Weigh 0.25 g of sample into the digestion vessel. Add 6.5 mL H₃PO₄ and 3.5 mL H₂SO₄. Gently swirl the vessel to thoroughly mix the
sample and acid.
Notes


Heating Program
1 270 30:00 20:00 N/A 900-1800 N/A
Results
General Precaution
detected.
344
323
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Aluminum
Aluminum Oxide
Oxide(H₃PO₄)
(H3PO4) in iPrep
Procedure
Weigh 0.1 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 8 mL H₃PO₄. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15 minutes to pre-
Notes
matrixes.


0.1g Organic Ramp to Temperature One Touch
Heating Program
1 260 25:00 45:00 N/A 700-1800 Off
Results
Sample was clear and colorless with some white particles remaining upon dilution to 50 mL.
General Precaution
detected.
673
324
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Metals an
Boron
Boron
Procedure
Notes


Heating Program
1 175 15:00 25:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
570
325
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Boron
Boron Carbide
Carbide(B₄C)
(B4C) in iPrep
Procedure
Weigh 0.2 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 5 mL of HNO₃ and 5 mL of H₂SO₄. Gently swirl to mix the sample particles in the
acid. Slowly and carefully add 5 mL of HF. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15 minutes before closing the vessel.
Allow any initial reaction to subside before sealing vessel.
Notes
Method note entitled “BoricAcid HF Neutralization”.

H₂SO₄
HF

Heating Program
1 270 30:00 30:00 800 700-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
674
326
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Metals an
Carbonyl
Carbonyl Iron
Iron in iPrep
Procedure
Weigh 0.2 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 6 mL HNO₃, 2 mL HCl, and 1 mL HBF₄ slowly. Gently swirl the mixture and wait
Notes

HCl
HBF₄

Heating Program
1 210 30:00 20:00 N/A 700-1800 Off
Results
Sample was clear, yellow in color with no visible particles upon dilution to 50 mL.
General Precaution
detected.
678
327
MARS 6 (
Microwave
Digestion Metals an
Cobalt
Cobalt --Chromium
ChromiumAlloy
Alloy(Co-Cr)
(Co-Cr) (Step 1 of 2)
Procedure
Add 0.5 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 5 mL of HNO₃, 5 mL of HF, and 5 mL of deionized H₂O. Gently swirl the mixture
Notes

DI H₂O

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
328
MARS 6 (
Microwave
Digestion Metals an
Cobalt
Cobalt --Chromium
ChromiumAlloy
Alloy(Co-Cr)
Procedure
Allow vessels to cool. Open and add 4 mL of H₂O₂ (30%) dropwise. Wait approximately 15 minutes before closing the vessel.
Notes
Reagents
H₂O₂ (30%)

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 10:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
572
329
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Metals an
Copper
Copper (Metal)
(Metal)
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
384
330
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Metals an
Copper
Copper Ore
Ore
Procedure
Weigh 0.5 g (0.25 g w/Xpress Vessels) of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL of Aqua Regia (3:1 HCl:HNO₃ ,). Gently swirl
the mixture before closing the vessel.
Notes
sample matrix.

MARS 6 EasyPrep HNO₃, HCl
MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 180 15:00 10:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
Sample was clear, and colorless with some remaining particles upon dilution to 50 mL.
General Precaution
detected.
383
331
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Metals an
Gallium
Gallium
Procedure
Notes


Heating Program
1 180 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
573
332
MARS 6 (
Microwave
Digestion Metals an
Iron
Iron -- Chromium
ChromiumAlloy
Alloy (Step 1 of 2)
Procedure
Add 0.5 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 5 mL of HCl, 5 mL of HF, and 2 mL of deionized H₂O. Gently swirl the mixture and
Notes

MARS 6 EasyPrep HCl
DI H₂O

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
333
MARS 6 (
Microwave
Digestion Metals an
Iron
Iron -- Chromium
ChromiumAlloy
Alloy (Step 2 of 2)
Procedure
Allow vessels to cool. Open and add 5 mL of HNO₃. Wait approximately 15 minutes before closing the vessel.
Notes
Reagents
HNO₃

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 10:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
575
334
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Metals an
Iron
Iron -- Chromium
ChromiumAlloy
Alloy in iPrep
Procedure
Weigh 0.25 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 5 mL of HCl, 5 mL of HF, and 5 mL HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture and wait
Notes

HF
HNO₃

Heating Program
1 210 30:00 15:00 N/A 700-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
685
335
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Metals an
Iron
Iron -- Lignosulfonate
Lignosulfonate
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 10:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
574
336
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Metals an
Iron
Iron -- Manganese
ManganeseAlloy
Alloy
Procedure
Notes

MARS 6 EasyPrep HCl

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 20:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
576
337
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Metals an
Iron
Iron -- Silicon
Silicon Alloy
Alloy
Procedure
Weigh 0.5 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL of HF, 5 mL HCl, and 3 mL HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture and allow any
initial reaction to subside before sealing vessel.
Notes
his procedure uses hydrofluoric acid. If it is necessary to complex the residual hydrofluoric acid or redissolve insoluble fluorides formed,

HCl

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
577
338
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Lead
Lead Sulfide
Sulfide (PbS)
(PbS)
Procedure
Notes


Heating Program
1 200 15:00 20:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
503
339
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Lithium
Lithium Nickel
NickelCobalt
CobaltManganese
ManganeseOxide
Oxide
Procedure
Notes

MARS 6 iWave HCl

Heating Program
1 210 20:00 10:00 N/A 1030-1800 Off
Results
The samples were clear, green in color, and particle free upon dilution.
General Precaution
detected.
724
340
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Magnesium
Magnesium Oxide
Oxide(MgO
(MgO40 -54 %)
40-54%)
Procedure
Weigh 0.5 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 5 mL of DI H₂O, 5 mL HCl, and 5 mL HNO₃. Gently swirl and allow approximately
15 minutes for pre-digestion.
Notes

MARS 6 EasyPrep H₂O (deionized)
MARSXpress HNO₃
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 20:00 20:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
762
341
MARS 6 (
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Manganous
Manganous Oxide
Oxide (MnO)
(MnO) (Step 1 of 2)
Procedure
Weigh 0.2g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL HNO₃ and 3 mL of HF. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15
Notes


Heating Program
1 180 15:00 10:00 800 900-1800 Off
342
MARS 6 (
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Manganous
Manganous Oxide
Oxide (MnO)
(MnO) (Step 2 of 2)
Procedure
Allow vessel to cool after completion of Step 1. Open and add 5 mL of HCl. Gently swirl the mixture and seal the vessel.
Notes
Reagents
HCl

Heating Program
1 180 15:00 10:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
505
343
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Metals an
Metal
Metal Alloy
Alloy--FeCr
FeCr
Procedure
Weigh 0.25 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 5 mL of HCl, 5 mL of HNO₃, and 5 mL of HF. Gently swirl the mixture before
closing the vessel.
Notes

MARS 6 EasyPrep HCl
HNO₃

Heating Program
1 210 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
385
344
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Metals an
Metal
Metal Alloy
Alloy--NiCr
NiCr
Procedure
Weigh 0.5 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 5 mL of H₂O, 5 mL of HNO₃, and 5 mL of HF. Gently swirl the mixture before
closing the vessel.
Notes

HF

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
386
345
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Metals an
Metal
Metal Alloy
Alloy(Ag,
(Ag,Au,
Au,Cu)
Cu) in iPrep
Procedure
Weigh 0.1 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 9 mL HCl, 1 mL HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15
minutes to pre-digest before closing the vessel.
Notes
matrices.

HNO₃

Heating Program
1 220 25:00 25:00 N/A 900-1800 Off
Results
Sample was yellow in color, with some white particles remaining upon dilution to 50 mL.
General Precaution
detected.
686
346
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Metals an
Metal
Metal Alloy
Alloy(Ag,
(Ag,Co,
Co,Cu)
Cu) in iPrep
Procedure
Weigh 0.1 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 3 mL HNO₃, 3 mL Deionized H₂O and 3 mL HF (in this order). Add HF slowly and
carefully. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15 minutes to pre-digest before closing the vessel.
Notes

Deionized H₂O
HF

Heating Program
1 220 25:00 25:00 N/A 700-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
687
347
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Metals an
Metal
Metal Alloy
Alloy(Ag,
(Ag,Cu,
Cu,Sn)
Sn) in iPrep
Procedure
Weigh 0.1 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 3 mL HNO₃, 3 mL Deionized Water, and 3 mL HF in this order. Add HF slowly
and carefully. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15 minutes to pre-digest before closing the vessel.
Notes

DI H₂O
HF

Heating Program
1 220 25:00 25:00 N/A 700-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
688
348
MARS 6 (
Microwave
Digestion Metals an
Metal
Metal Ore
Ore--Precious
Precious (Step 1 of 2)
Procedure
Weigh 0.1 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL of HNO₃, and 0.5 ml of HF. Gently swirl the mixture before closing the
vessel.
Notes

MARS 6 EasyPrep HNO₃ HF

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 20:00 800 900-1800 Off
349
MARS 6 (
Microwave
Digestion Metals an
Metal
Metal Ore
Ore--Precious
Precious (Step 2 of 2)
Procedure
Cool, vent and open vessel after step 1. Add 5 ml of HCl.
Notes
Reagents
HCl

Heating Program
1 180 10:00 10:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
603
350
MARS 6 (
Microwave
Digestion Metals an
Metals
Metals Alloy
Alloy (Co-Cr)
Procedure
Weigh 0.5 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 5 ml of HNO₃, 5 ml of HF, and 5 of ml H2O. Gently swirl the mixture and wait
Notes
The addition of Deionized Water may improve solubility of metal alloys.

H2O

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
351
MARS 6 (
Microwave
Digestion Metals an
Metals
Metals Alloy
Alloy (Co-Cr)
Procedure
Cool, vent and open vessel after step 1. Add 4 ml of H₂O₂, (30%)
Notes
Reagents
H₂O₂

Heating Program
1 200 10:00 10:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
602
352
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Nickel
Nickel (II)
(II)Hydroxide
Hydroxide
Procedure
Notes

MARS 6 iWave HCl

Heating Program
1 210 20:00 10:00 N/A 1030-1800 Off
Results
The samples were clear, light green in color, and particle free upon dilution.
General Precaution
detected.
725
353
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Metals an
Nickel
Nickel (Metal)
(Metal)
Procedure
Weigh 0.5 g of sample into the digestion vessel. Add 5 mL of HNO₃ and 5 mL of DI H₂O. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
387
354
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Metals an
Niobium
Niobium --Titanium
TitaniumAlloy
Alloy
Procedure
Weigh 0.2 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 1 mL of HF, 5 mL HNO₃, and 5 mL of deionized H₂O. Gently swirl the mixture
and wait approximately 15 minutes before sealing vessel.
Notes
his procedure uses hydrofluoric acid. If it is necessary to complex the residual hydrofluoric acid or redissolve insoluble fluorides formed,

MARS 6 EasyPrep HF
DI H₂O

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
578
355
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Phosphate
Phosphate (21%)
(21%)
Procedure
Weigh 0.25 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 5 mL of H₂O₂ (30%), 5 mL HCl dropwise (wait for reaction to subside before
adding next acid), and 5 mL HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 1 hour before closing the vessel.
Notes

MARS 6 EasyPrep H₂O₂ (30%)
MARSXpress HNO₃
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 210 20:00 20:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
761
356
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Metals an
Platinum
Platinum Metal
Metal
Procedure
Weigh 0.5 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL of Aqua Regia (3:1 HCl:HNO₃). Gently swirl the mixture before closing the
vessel.
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 180 15:00 20:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
388
357
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Metals an
Platinum
Platinum Ruthenium
Ruthenium in iPrep
Procedure
Weigh 0.1 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 6 mL of HCl, and 2 mL of HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately
Notes

HNO₃

Heating Program
1 240 30:00 59:59 N/A 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
694
358
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Metals an
Rhodium
Rhodium Sponge
Sponge in iPrep
Procedure
Weigh 0.1 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL of HCl and 2 mL of H₂O₂ dropwise. Gently swirl the mixture and wait
Notes
The maximum number of vessels that can be run with this method is 6.

H₂O₂

0.1 g HCl Ramp to Temperature One Touch
Heating Program
1 250 25:00 45:00 N/A 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
697
359
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Metals an
Selenium
Selenium Alloy
Alloy
Procedure
Weigh 1 g (0.5 g w/Xpress Vessels) of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL of HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture before closing
the vessel.
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
389
360
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Metals an
Sn
Sn -- Ag
Ag Solder
Solder
Procedure
Weigh 0.5 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Slowly add dropwise 10 ml of 1:1:1 H₂O:HNO₃:HF (premixed) to the sample. Gently
Notes
Caution must be taken when adding the acid solution to the sample as the reaction is very vigorous and exothermic.
Allow any initial reaction to subside before sealing the vessel.

MARSXpress HF
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 180 15:00 10:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
390
361
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Metals an
Stainless and Low
Stainless and Low Carbon
Carbon Steel
Steel in iPrep
Procedure
Add 0.25 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 3 mL of HNO₃, and 9 mL of HCl. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately
Notes

HCl

Heating Program
1 240 30:00 25:00 N/A 700-1800 Off
Results
Sample was clear, gold colored, and particle free upon dilution to 50 mL.
General Precaution
detected.
704
362
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Metals an
Stainless
Stainless Steel
Steel
Procedure
Weigh 0.5 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 9 ml of HCl, 3 mL of HNO₃, and 3 mL of HF. Gently swirl the mixture before
closing the vessel.
Notes

HCl

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
391
363
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Metals an
Steel
Steel (Stainless)
(Stainless)
Procedure
Notes
matrixes.

MARS 6 EasyPrep HCl
MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
392
364
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Metals an
Strontium
Strontium Ferrite
Ferrite in iPrep
Procedure
Weigh 0.5 g of sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL of HCl and 0.5 mL of HF. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15
Notes

HF

Heating Program
1 200 30:00 15:00 N/A 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
705
365
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Metals an
Titanium
Titanium Alloy
Alloy
Procedure
closing the vessel.
Notes

HCl

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 30:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
479
366
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Titanium
Titanium Dioxide
Dioxide
Procedure
Notes


Heating Program
1 210 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
489
367
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Tungsten
Tungsten Ore
Ore (50%
(50%W;
W;10%
10%Fe;
Fe;2%
2%Mn)
Mn)
Procedure
Notes

MARS 6 EasyPrep HCl

Heating Program
1 230 25:00 20:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
513
368
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Zinc
Zinc Oxide
Oxide(ZnO)
(ZnO)
Procedure
Notes


Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
393
369
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Zinc
Zinc Oxide
Oxide(ZnO)
(ZnO) in iPrep
Procedure
Weigh 0.25 g of the sample (onto a filter disk) into the digestion vessel. Add 5 mL HNO₃ and 2 mL HF. Gently swirl the mixture and wait
Notes

HF

Heating Program
1 200 25:00 15:00 N/A 700-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
712
370
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Metals an
Zircon
Zircon Alloy
Alloy
Procedure
Add 1.0 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 5 mL of HF, 1 mL HNO₃, and 10 mL of deionized H₂O. Gently swirl the mixture and
Notes

MARS 6 EasyPrep HF
DI H₂O

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 10:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
580
371
Nutraceuticals
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Nutraceuti
Biotin
Biotin
Procedure
Weigh 0.5 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 9 mL of HNO₃, and 1 mL of HCl. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 210 20:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
394
373
MARS 6
Microwave
Cannabis
Cannabis (Plant)
(Plant)
Procedure
Weigh 0.5 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL of HNO₃, or alternatively 9 mL HNO₃, and 1 mL of HCl. Gently swirl the
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 20:00 10:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
715
374
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Chili
Chili Powder
Powder in iPrep
Procedure
Weigh 2 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL HNO₃ and 5 mL deionized H₂O. Gently swirl the mixture and wait
Notes

DI H₂O

2g Organic Ramp to Temperature One Touch
Heating Program
1 240 30:00 30:00 N/A 700-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
680
375
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Citrus
Citrus Leaves
Leaves
Procedure
Weigh 0.5 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 6 mL of HNO₃, 3 mL of deionized H₂O, and 1 mL of HF. Gently swirl the mixture
Notes

HF

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
539
376
MARS 6
Microwave
Ginkgo
Ginkgo (Ground)
(Ground)
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
395
377
MARS 6
Microwave
Ginkgo
Ginkgo (Whole
(WholePill)
Pill)
Procedure
Weigh 1 pill (approx 1.0 g) into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL of HNO₃ and 2 mL of H₂O₂. Gently swirl the mixture and wait
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

1 Pill (Approx 1.0 g) Organic Ramp to Temperature One Touch
Heating Program
1 210 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
396
378
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Infant
Infant Formula
Formula(Liquid)
(Liquid) in iPrep
Procedure
Transfer 2 mL of of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL of HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15 minutes
to pre-digest before closing the vessel.
Notes


Heating Program
1 210 30:00 20:00 N/A 700-1800 Off
Results
Sample was clear, colorless and particle free upon dilution to 50 mL
General Precaution
detected.
301
379
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Infant
Infant Formula
Formula(Liquid)
(Liquid)
Procedure
Transfer 1 mL (0.5 mL w/Xpress Vessels) of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL of HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture and wait
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
302
380
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Infant
Infant Formula
Formula(Powder)
(Powder) in iPrep
Procedure
Weigh 1 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL of HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15 minutes to pre-
Notes


Heating Program
1 210 20:00 20:00 N/A 700-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
303
381
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Infant
Infant Formula
Formula(Powder)
(Powder)
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
304
382
MARS 6
Microwave
Kelp
Kelp
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
421
383
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Milk (Whole -- Liquid)
Milk (Whole Liquid)
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
309
384
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Milk
Milk (Powder)
(Powder)
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 210 20:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
310
385
MARS 6
Microwave
Plant
Plant Tissue
Tissue
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
234
386
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Environm
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 210 20:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
265
387
MARS 6
Microwave
Wheat
Wheat
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
239
388
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Food Test
Whey
Whey (Powder)
(Powder)
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 210 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
339
389
Organic Chemicals
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Organic C
Di-(2-ethylhexyl)phosphoric
Di-(2-ethylhexyl)phosphoricAcid
Acid in iPrep
Procedure
Transfer 0.5 mL of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15 minutes
Notes


Heating Program
1 220 30:00 15:00 N/A 700-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
682
391
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Organic C
Diazo
Diazo Sulfonyl
Sulfonyl Chloride
Chloride
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
581
392
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Organic C
Food
Food Coloring
Coloring(Erythrosine
(ErythrosineBased)
Based)
Procedure
Notes


Heating Program
1 210 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
582
393
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Organic C
Methylcellulose
Methylcellulose (Hydroxypropyl)
(Hydroxypropyl)
Procedure
Weigh 0.1 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL of HNO₃ and 2 mL of deionized H₂O. Gently swirl the mixture and wait
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 180 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
583
394
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Organic C
Monoethanolamine
Monoethanolamine
Procedure
Weigh 0.5 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 5 mL of HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15 minutes before
closing the vessel.
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
584
395
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Organic C
Photoresist
Photoresist
Procedure
closing the vessel.
Notes


Heating Program
1 210 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
398
396
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Organic C
Polygluteramide
Polygluteramide
Procedure
Notes


Heating Program
1 220 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
585
397
Paints & Coatings
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Paints an
Paint
Paint (Latex
(LatexBased
BasedLiquid)
Liquid)
Procedure
Weigh 1 g (0.5 g w/Xpress Vessels) of sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL of HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture before closing the
vessel.
Notes
HF is required for a total dissolution of inorganic filler if present.
If this procedure uses hydrofluoric acid. If it is necessary to complex the residual hydrofluoric acid or redissolve insoluble fluorides formed,

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 10:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
400
399
MARS 6
Microwave
Paint
Paint Chips
Chips (For
(ForPb
PbAnalysis)
Analysis)
Procedure
Notes
HF may be required for a total dissolution.

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 10:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
Sample was clear, colorless, with some remaining inorganic particles upon dilution to 50 mL.
General Precaution
detected.
399
400
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Organic C
Photoresist
Photoresist
Procedure
closing the vessel.
Notes


Heating Program
1 210 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
398
401
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Paints an
Polyurethane
Polyurethane
Procedure
Notes


Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
468
402
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Paints an
Polyurethane
Polyurethane in iPrep
Procedure
Weigh 0.2 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 6 mL HNO₃, and 3 mL of HCl. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15
Notes

HCl

Heating Program
1 230 30:00 20:00 N/A 700-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
696
403
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Paints an
Toner
Toner (Ink)
(Ink) in iPrep
Procedure
Notes


Heating Program
1 240 20:00 20:00 N/A 700-1800 Off
Results
Sample was clear, colorless with some particles remaining upon dilution to 50 mL.
General Precaution
detected.
401
404
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Paints an
Toner
Toner (Powder)
(Powder) in iPrep
Procedure
Notes


Heating Program
1 240 30:00 20:00 N/A 700-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
709
405
Paper & Pulp
MARS 6
Microwave
Filter
Filter Paper
Paper--37
37mm
mmMixed
MixedCellulose
CelluloseEster
Ester
Procedure
closing the vessel.
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
373
407
MARS 6
Microwave
Filter
Filter Paper
Paper--47
47mm
mmPolycarbonate
Polycarbonate
Procedure
closing the vessel.
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
374
408
MARS 6
Microwave
Filter
Filter Paper
Paper--Cellulose
Cellulose
Procedure
Weigh 1 filter (approx 0.9 g) of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 5 mL of H₂O, and 5 mL of HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture and wait
Notes
Add H₂O before HNO₃.

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 180 15:00 10:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
372
409
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Paper an
Paper
Paper Pulp
Pulp
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
473
410
Personal Care
MARS 6
Microwave Digestion
Microwave of of
Boric Acid
Boric Acid HF
HF Neutralization
Neutralization
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 170 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
6
412
MARS 6
Microwave Digestion
Microwave of of
Digestion Consume
Cosmetics (Liquid
Cosmetics (Liquid Make-Up)
Make-Up)
Procedure
Weigh 0.5 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 8 mL of HNO₃ and 2 mL of HF. Gently swirl the mixture before closing the vessel.
Notes


Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
246
413
MARS 6
Microwave Digestion
Microwave of of
Digestion Consume
Eye Shadow
Eye Shadow
Procedure
Notes


Heating Program
1 210 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
247
414
MARS 6
Microwave Digestion
Microwave of of
Digestion Consume
Shampoo (Dandruff)
Shampoo (Dandruff)
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
248
415
Pharmaceutical & Biotech
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Pharmace
Allergy
Allergy Pill
Pill(Ground)
(Ground)
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
402
417
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Pharmace
Allergy
Allergy Pill
Pill(Whole
(WholePill)
Pill)
Procedure
Weigh 1 pill (Approx 1.0 g) into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL of HNO₃ and 2 mL of H₂O₂ (30%). Gently swirl the mixture and wait
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
403
418
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Pharmace
Antioxidant
Antioxidant(Ground)
(Ground)
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
404
419
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Pharmace
Antioxidant
Antioxidant(Whole
(WholePill)
Pill)
Procedure
Weigh 1 pill (approx 1.4 g) into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL of HNO₃ and 2 mL of H₂O₂ (30%). Gently swirl the mixture and wait
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
405
420
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Pharmace
APIs
APIs with
with Aromatic
AromaticRing
RingStructures
Structures in iPrep
Procedure
Notes

HCl

Heating Program
1 250 30:00 25:00 N/A 700-1800 N/A
Results
Sample was clear, colorless, and particle free upon dilution to 50 mL. If the sample contains precious metals the diluted sample may be
the color associated with the metals.
General Precaution
detected.
406
421
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Pharmace
Ascorbic
Ascorbic Acid
Acid
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 210 20:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
407
422
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Pharmace
Aspirin
Aspirin (Ground)
(Ground)
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
408
423
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Pharmace
Aspirin
Aspirin (Whole)
(Whole)
Procedure
Weigh 1 pill (Approx 1.0 g) into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL of HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15 minutes
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

1 pill (Approx 1.0 g) Organic Ramp to Temperature One Touch
Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
409
424
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Pharmace
Beta
Beta Carotene
Carotene
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 210 20:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
410
425
MARS 6
Microwave
Biotin
Biotin
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 210 20:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
394
426
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Pharmace
Calcium
Calcium Carbonate
Carbonate
Procedure
Weigh 0.5 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Slowly add 9 mL of HNO₃, and 1 mL of HCl. Gently swirl the mixture and wait
Notes
Allow initial reaction to subside before sealing vessel.

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 210 20:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
411
427
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Pharmace
Calpan
Calpan Pantothenic
PantothenicAcid
Acid
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
412
428
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Pharmace
Cephalexin
Cephalexin
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
413
429
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Pharmace
Chromium
Chromium Chelate
Chelate
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
ample was clear, colorless, and particle free upon dilution to 50 mL.
General Precaution
detected.
414
430
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Pharmace
Cold
Cold and Flu
& Flu Medicine(Liquid)
Medicine (Liquid)
Procedure
Transfer 0.75 mL of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 9 mL of HNO₃ and 1 mL of HCl. Gently swirl the mixture and wait
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
415
431
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Pharmace
Cupric
Cupric Sulfate
Sulfate
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 210 20:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
Sample was clear, blue in color, and particle free upon dilution to 50 mL.
General Precaution
detected.
416
432
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Pharmace
Diclofenac
Diclofenac K
K
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
417
433
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Pharmace
Empty
Empty Capsule
Capsule (Gel)
(Gel)
Procedure
Weigh 1 capsule (Approx 0.1 g) into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL of HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15 minutes
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

1 Capsule (Approx 0.1 g) Organic Ramp to Temperature One Touch
Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
418
434
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Pharmace
Erythromycin
Erythromycin
Procedure
Weigh 0.5 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 9 mL of HNO₃ and 1 mL HCl. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
586
435
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Pharmace
Fish
Fish Oil
Oil (No
(NoCapsule)
Capsule)
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
419
436
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Pharmace
Flurbiprofen
Flurbiprofen
Procedure
Notes

MARS 6 EasyPrep HNO₃ HCl
MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
587
437
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Pharmace
Folic
Folic Acid
Acid
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
420
438
MARS 6
Microwave
Ginkgo
Ginkgo (Ground)
(Ground)
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
395
439
MARS 6
Microwave
Ginkgo
Ginkgo (Whole
(WholePill)
Pill)
Procedure
Weigh 1 pill (approx 1.0 g) into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL of HNO₃ and 2 mL of H₂O₂. Gently swirl the mixture and wait
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 210 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
396
440
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Pharmace
Hydrocodone
Hydrocodone
Procedure
Notes


Heating Program
1 220 25:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
588
441
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Pharmace
Ibuprofen
Ibuprofen(Ground)
(Ground)
Procedure
Weigh 0.3 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 8 mL HNO₃ and 2 mL HF. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 20:00 15:00 800 1030-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
730
442
MARS 6
Microwave
Kelp
Kelp
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
421
443
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Pharmace
Losartan
Losartan K
K
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
422
444
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Pharmace
Magnesium
Magnesium Carbonate
Carbonate
Procedure
Notes
Allow any reaction to subside before sealing the vessel.

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 210 20:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
423
445
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Pharmace
Magnesium
Magnesium Oxide
Oxide
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
424
446
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Pharmace
Manganese
Manganese Carbonate
Carbonate
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
426
447
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Pharmace
Medroxyprogesterone
Medroxyprogesterone
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
589
448
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Pharmace
Metformin
Metformin(Ground)
(Ground)
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
427
449
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Pharmace
Mineral
Mineral Oil
Oil
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
459
450
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Pharmace
Multivitamin
Multivitamin(Ground)
(Ground)
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
428
451
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Pharmace
Multivitamin
Multivitamin(Whole)
(Whole)
Procedure
Weigh 1 pill (Approx 2.5 g) into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL of HNO₃ and 2 mL of HCl. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately
Notes


Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
429
452
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Pharmace
Naproxen
Naproxen Sodium
Sodium
Procedure
Notes


Heating Program
1 220 25:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
590
453
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Pharmace
Niacinamide
Niacinamide
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 210 20:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
430
454
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Pharmace
Pantothenic
Pantothenic Acid
Acid
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 210 20:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
431
455
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Pharmace
Potassium
Potassium Chelate
Chelate
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 210 20:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
432
456
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Pharmace
Protopic
Protopic Ointment
Ointment
Procedure
Notes


Heating Program
1 220 25:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
591
457
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Pharmace
Pyridoxine
Pyridoxine
Procedure
Notes

EasyPrep HNO₃
EasyPrep Plus HCl
MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 210 20:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
434
458
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Pharmace
Riboflavin
Riboflavin
Procedure
Notes


Heating Program
1 230 20:00 30:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
435
459
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Pharmace
Selenium
Selenium Chelate
Chelate
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 210 20:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
436
460
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Pharmace
Sleep
Sleep Aid
Aid
Procedure
Notes


Heating Program
1 220 25:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
592
461
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Pharmace
Sodium
Sodium Polystyrene
PolystyreneSulfonate
Sulfonate in iPrep
Procedure
Weigh 0.3 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 6 mL of HNO₃ and 2 mL of deionized H₂O. Gently swirl the mixture and wait
Notes

MARS 6 iWave iPrep DI H₂O
HNO₃

Heating Program
1 250 25:00 25:00 N/A 700-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
703
462
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Pharmace
Stearic
Stearic Acid
Acid
Procedure
Notes


Heating Program
1 210 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
437
463
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Pharmace
Sudan
Sudan Orange
Orange (4-Fluorophenyl)
(4-Fluorophenyl) in iPrep
Procedure
Notes

HCl

Heating Program
1 250 25:00 25:00 N/A 700-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
706
464
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Pharmace
Thiamine
Thiamine
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
438
465
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Pharmace
Transdermal
Transdermal Patch
Patch
Procedure
Weigh 0.1 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 9 mL of HNO₃, 1 mL of HCl, and 0.1 g of NH₄F. Gently swirtl the mixture and wait
Notes
This procedure uses ammonium fluoride, which creates in-situ hydrofluoric acid. If it is necessary to complex the residual hydrofluoric acid
or redissolve insoluble fluorides formed, an additional complexation step with boric acid should be used. This procedure can be found in
the One Touch Method note entitled "Boric Acid HF Neutralization".

MARSXpress Plus NH₄F

Heating Program
1 210 20:00 30:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
Completed samples were clear, colorless and particle free upon dilution to 50 mL.
General Precaution
detected.
593
466
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Pharmace
Trixie
Trixie Phosphate
Phosphate in iPrep
Procedure
Weigh 50 mg of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 6 mL of HNO₃ and 1 mL of HCl. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately
Notes

HCl

Heating Program
1 250 30:00 25:00 N/A 700-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
710
467
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Environm
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 210 20:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
265
468
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Pharmace
Vitamin
Vitamin B-12
B-12
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 210 20:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
439
469
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Pharmace
Vitamin
Vitamin C
C (Ground)
(Ground)
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
440
470
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Pharmace
Vitamin
Vitamin C
C (Whole)
(Whole)
Procedure
Weigh 1 pill (Approx 1.4 g) into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL of HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15 minutes
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
441
471
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Pharmace
Vitamin
Vitamin Concentrate
Concentrate(High
(HighFe)
Fe)
Procedure
Weigh 0.5 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 5 mL of HNO3 and 5 mL of HCl. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately
Notes

MARS 6 EasyPrep HNO3
MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 180 15:00 10:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
519
472
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Pharmace
Vitamin
Vitamin D
D
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 210 20:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
442
473
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Pharmace
Vitamin
Vitamin D3
D3
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
443
474
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Pharmace
Vitamin
Vitamin EE
Procedure
Notes


Heating Program
1 230 20:00 30:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
444
475
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Pharmace
Vitamins
Vitamins
Procedure
Weigh 0.5 g (0.25 g w/Xpress Vessels) of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 9 mL of HNO₃, 1 mL HCl, and 1 mL of HF. Gently swirl
the mixture and wait approximately 15 minutes before closing the vessel.
Notes

MARSXpress HCl
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 210 15:00 30:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
445
476
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Pharmace
Zinc
Zinc Sulfate
Sulfate
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
446
477
Plastics, Polymers, & Oils
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Plastics,
Acrylamide
Acrylamide
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
447
479
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Plastics,
Brominated
Brominated Flame
FlameRetardant
Retardant in iPrep
Procedure
Weigh 50 mg of the sample into the digestion vessel. Insert stir bar into the vessel. Add 4.5 mL H₂SO₄ and 4.0 mL HNO₃ to the vessel,
then add 1.5 mL H₂O₂ dropwise. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15 minutes before closing the vessel.
Notes
Stirring is required for complete dissolution of this sample type.

HNO₃
H₂O₂

50 mg Standard Ramp to Temperature Classic
Heating Program
1 270 30:00 45:00 N/A 900-1800 Med
Results
Sample was clear and colorless, and particle free upon dilution to 50 mL.
General Precaution
detected.
675
480
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Plastics,
Bunker
Bunker Oil
Oil in iPrep
Procedure
Notes


Heating Program
1 240 30:00 20:00 N/A 700-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
451
481
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Char
Char -- Sulfuric
Sulfuric Acid
Acid
Procedure
Add 6 mL H₂SO₄ into the vessel that contains the sample and acid.
Notes
This method is for the pretreatment of large sample sizes or difficult organic samples that are resistant to oxidation. After the char is
complete, the vessel is opened and a normal oxidation with HNO₃ can be run, usually at around 200C.


Varies by sample Organic Ramp to Temperature One Touch
Heating Program
1 260 15:00 30:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
352
482
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Plastics,
Crude
Crude Oil
Oil
Procedure
Notes


Heating Program
1 210 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
452
483
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Plastics,
Diesel
Diesel Fuel
Fuel
Procedure
Weigh 0.25 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL of HNO₃ . Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15 minutes to
Notes
The pre-digestion step will allow the lighter fuel fractions to react before sealing the vessels


Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
357
484
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Plastics,
Epoxy
Epoxy Hardener
Hardener
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
453
485
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Plastics,
Fatty
Fatty Alcohol
Alcohol
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
454
486
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Plastics,
Fluorinated
FluorinatedEthylene
EthylenePropylene
Propylene(FEP)
(FEP) in iPrep
Procedure
Weigh 120 mg of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 4.5 mL of H₂SO₄, 4 mL of HNO₃, and 1.5 mL of H₂O₂ slowly. Gently swirl the
Notes

HNO₃
H₂O₂

Heating Program
1 280 30:00 30:00 N/A 700-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
717
487
MARS 6 (
Microwave
Digestion Plastics,
Fuel
Fuel Oil
Oil (Slurry)
(Slurry) in iPrep (Step 1 of 2)
Procedure
Notes

HF

Heating Program
1 250 30:00 30:00 N/A 700-1800 Off
488
MARS 6 (
Microwave
Digestion Plastics,
Fuel
Fuel Oil
Oil (Slurry)
(Slurry) in iPrep (Step 2 of 2)
Procedure
Allow vessels to cool. Open and add 2 mL H₂O₂ (30%) dropwise. Wait approximately 15 minutes before closing the vessel.
Notes
Reagents
H₂O₂ (30%)

Heating Program
1 210 30:00 30:00 N/A 700-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
650
489
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Plastics,
Gasoline
Gasoline
Procedure
Add 0.1 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Slowly add 10 mL of HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15 minutes
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
455
490
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Plastics,
Glycerol
Glycerol Ester
Ester of
of Wood
WoodRosin
Rosin(Ground)
(Ground) in iPrep
Procedure
Weigh 0.5 g (ground) of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL of HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15
minutes to predigest before closing the vessel.
Notes


Heating Program
1 220 30:00 30:00 N/A 700-1800 Off
Results
Sample was clear, colorless, and particle free upon dilution to 50 mL with deionized water.
General Precaution
detected.
684
491
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Plastics,
HDPE
HDPE
Procedure
Notes


Heating Program
1 210 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
456
492
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Geoscien
Kerosene
Kerosene
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
359
493
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Plastics,
Kevlar
Kevlar in iPrep
Procedure
Notes
Ensure that all fibers are completely covered with acid and not adhered to the vessel liner wall.


Heating Program
1 250 30:00 20:00 N/A 700-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
457
494
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Plastics,
Lube
Lube Oil
Oil
Procedure
Notes


Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
458
495
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Plastics,
Methyl
Methyl Ester
Ester of
ofHydrogenated
HydrogenatedWood
WoodRosin
Rosin(Ground)
(Ground) in iPrep
Procedure
Weigh 0.5 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL of HNO₃ . Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15 minutes to
predigest before closing the vessel.
Notes


Heating Program
1 220 30:00 30:00 N/A 700-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
689
496
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Pharmace
Mineral
Mineral Oil
Oil
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
459
497
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Plastics,
Motor
Motor Oil
Oil(New)
(New)
Procedure
Notes


Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
460
498
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Plastics,
Motor
Motor Oil
Oil(Waste)
(Waste)
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
360
499
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Plastics,
Motor
Motor Oil
Oil(Waste)
(Waste) in iPrep
Procedure
Notes


Heating Program
1 240 30:00 20:00 N/A 700-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
461
500
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Plastics,
Nylon
Nylon
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
462
501
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Plastics,
Oil
Oil Wear
WearMetals
Metals
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
598
502
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Plastics,
PET
PET (Polyethylene
(PolyethyleneTerephthalate)
Terephthalate)
Procedure
Weigh 0.2 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 8 mL of HNO₃ and 2 mL of H₂SO₄. Gently swirl the mixture before closing the
vessel.
Notes


Heating Program
1 230 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
463
503
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Plastics,
PET
PET (Polyethylene
(PolyethyleneTerephthalate)
Terephthalate) in iPrep
Procedure
Notes


Heating Program
1 250 30:00 20:00 N/A 700-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
464
504
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Plastics,
Petrolatum
Petrolatum
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
594
505
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Plastics,
Plasticizer
Plasticizer (Filter)
(Filter) in iPrep
Procedure
Notes

HCl

Heating Program
1 230 30:00 20:00 N/A 700-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
691
506
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Plastics,
Plasticizers
Plasticizers in iPrep
Procedure
Weigh 0.2 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 6 mL HNO₃ and 3 mL of HCl. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15
Notes

HCl

Heating Program
1 230 30:00 20:00 N/A 700-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
692
507
MARS 6 (
Microwave
Digestion Plastics,
Polycarbonate
PolycarbonateResin
Resin (Step 1 of 2)
Procedure
Char Step
Weigh 1.0 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 6 mL of H₂SO₄. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15 minutes
Notes
Easy Prep Plus requires a high temperature probe for this method.


Heating Program
1 260 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
508
MARS 6 (
Microwave
Digestion Plastics,
Polycarbonate
PolycarbonateResin
Resin (Step 2 of 2)
Procedure
Proceeding step one, add 10 mL of HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15 minutes before closing the vessel.
Notes
Reagents
HNO₃

Heating Program
1 210 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
604
509
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Plastics,
Polyethersulfone
Polyethersulfone(Filter
(FilterPaper)
Paper)
Procedure
Weigh 1 filter paper (Approx 0.1 g) into the digestion vessel. Add 8 mL of HNO₃ and 2 mL H₂SO₄. Gently swirl the mixture and wait
Notes


Heating Program
1 230 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
465
510
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Plastics,
Polyethylene
Polyethylene--High
HighDensity
Density
Procedure
Weigh 0.25 g (0.1 g w/Xpress Vessels) of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 ml of HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture before closing
the vessel.
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
466
511
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Plastics,
Polyphenylene
PolyphenyleneSulfide
Sulfide
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
596
512
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Plastics,
Polypropylene
Polypropylene
Procedure
Weigh 0.25 (0.1 g w/Xpress vessels) of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL of HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture and wait
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

0.25 g (0.1 g w/Xpress) Organic Ramp to Temperature One Touch
Heating Program
1 210 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
467
513
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Plastics,
Polyterpene
PolyterpeneResin
Resin in iPrep
Procedure
predigest before closing the vessel.
Notes
This application can only be run in an iPrep.


Heating Program
1 220 30:00 30:00 N/A 700-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
695
514
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Paints an
Polyurethane
Polyurethane
Procedure
Notes


Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
468
515
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Paints an
Polyurethane
Polyurethane in iPrep
Procedure
Notes

HCl

Heating Program
1 230 30:00 20:00 N/A 700-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
696
516
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Plastics,
PVC
PVC (Polyvinyl
(Polyvinyl Chloride
ChlorideResin)
Resin)
Procedure
Weigh 0.25 g (0.1 g w/Xpress Vessels) of sample into the digestion vessel. Add 10 mL of HNO₃. Gently swirl the mixture before closing the
vessel.
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 210 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
469
517
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Plastics,
Rubber
Rubber
Procedure
Notes


Heating Program
1 220 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
471
518
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Plastics,
Rubber
Rubber (Synthetic)
(Synthetic)
Procedure
Notes


Heating Program
1 210 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
470
519
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Plastics,
Silane
Silane Terminated
TerminatedPolyether
Polyether in iPrep
Procedure
Weigh 0.2 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 6 mL HNO₃ and 3 mL of HCl. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15
Notes

HCl

Heating Program
1 230 30:00 20:00 N/A 700-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
699
520
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Plastics,
Silicone
Silicone Tubing
Tubing -- TiO₂
TiO2Filler
Filler
Procedure
Weigh 0.2 g of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 2 mL HNO₃ and 5 mL of HF. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately 15
Notes


Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
557
521
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Plastics,
Styrene
Styrene Acrylate
Acrylate
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
597
522
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Plastics,
Terephthalic
Terephthalic Acid
Acid
Procedure
Notes


Heating Program
1 230 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
472
523
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Plastics,
Wax
Wax (Petroleum
(PetroleumBased)
Based)
Procedure
Notes


Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
595
524
Water & Wastewater Treatment
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Environm
NPDES
NPDES (Waste
(WasteWater)
Water)
Procedure
Transfer 50 mL of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 3 mL of HNO₃, and 2 mL HCl. Gently swirl the mixture before closing the
vessel.
Notes

MARS 6 iWave EasyPrep HCl
EasyPrep Plus
MARSXpress Plus

50 mL Water Ramp to Temperature One Touch
Heating Program
1 165 30:00 0:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
252
526
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Environm
Sludge
Sludge (Industrial)
(Industrial)
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
257
527
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Environm
TCLP Extract
TCLP Extract
Procedure
If a high organic content is suspected, a 10 ml sample volume is recommended.
Notes

MARS 6 iWave MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 170 10:00 10:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
259
528
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Environm
US
US EPA 3015 (Aqueous
EPA 3015 (Aqueous Samples)
Samples)
Procedure
Notes

MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 170 10:00 10:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
sample matrix.
General Precaution
detected.
260
529
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Environm
US
US EPA 3015a (Aqueous
EPA 3015a (AqueousSample)
Sample)
Procedure
Transfer 45 mL of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 5 mL of HNO3, or alternatively 4 mL of HNO₃ and 1 mL HCl. Gently swirl the
Notes

MARS 6 iWave EasyPrep Plus HCl (Optional)
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 170 10:00 10:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
sample matrix.
General Precaution
detected.
261
530
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Environm
Waste
Waste Activated
ActivatedSludge
Sludge
Procedure
Weigh 0.5 g (dry weight) (0.25 g w/Xpress Vessels) of the sample into the digestion vessel. Add 5 mL of HNO₃, and 5 mL of H₂O₂. Gently
Notes

MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

Heating Program
1 200 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
266
531
MARS 6
Microwave
Digestion Environm
Water
Water (For
(ForAnalysis
Analysisof
ofPhosphorous)
Phosphorous)
Procedure
Transfer 50 mL of H₂O into the digestion vessel. Add 0.5 g of K₂S₂O₈ and 1 mL of H₂SO₄. Gently swirl the mixture and wait approximately
Notes

MARS 6 EasyPrep K₂S₂O₈
EasyPrep Plus H₂SO₄
MARSXpress
MARSXpress Plus

50 mL Water Ramp to Temperature Classic
Heating Program
1 170 15:00 15:00 800 900-1800 Off
Results
General Precaution
detected.
267
532

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MARS 6

Microwave Acid Digestion

Bovine Liver (Wet) 43

Brain Tissue (Dog) 44

Boric Acid HF Neutralization 12 Hair 47

Cannabis (Plant) 13 Lobster Hepatopancreas (Tort-CRM) 48

Coffee Beans 14 Rat Kidney 49

Cotton 15 Urine - Human 50

Fertilizer - AOAC Method 2017.02 17

Geranium 19 Boric Acid HF Neutralization 52

Impatiens 20 Candle Fragrance in iPrep 53

Leather 21 Cosmetics (Liquid Make-Up) 54

Palm Leaves 22 Cotton 55

Plant Tissue 23 Deodorant (Powder) 56

Soybean 24 Eye Shadow 57

Soybean Meal 25 Foam (Mattress) in iPrep 58

Spinach Leaves 26 Sanitizers (Hand) 59

Straw 27 Shampoo (Dandruff) 60

Tea Extract 28 Soaps (Lotion and Foam) 61

Tea Tannin 29 Sunscreen in iPrep 62

Tobacco 30 Suppository (Capsule) 63

Wood Pulp 33 Wax (Candle) 66

Animal Tissue (Dry) 37 Fertilizer - AOAC Method 2006.03 70

Animal Tissue (Wet) 38 Fly Ash in iPrep 71

Beef Bone 39 Limestone 73

Pine Needles 75 Chewing Gum 109

RoHS (For Pb, Hg, and Cd Analysis) 76 Chicken (Boneless) 110

Sediment (BCCS - 1 CRM) (Leach) 77 Chili Candy (Mexican) 111

Sediment (Buffalo River) (Leach) 78 Chili Powder in iPrep 112

Sludge (Industrial) 79 Chips (Potato) 113

Soil (Montana - CRM) (Leach) 80 Citrus Leaves 114

TCLP Extract 81 Clam Puree 115

US EPA 3015 (Aqueous Samples) 82 Cocoa 116

US EPA 3015a (Aqueous Sample) 83 Coconut 117

US EPA 3051 (Solid Sample) 84 Coffee Beans 118

US EPA 3051a (Solid Sample) 85 Cucumber 119

USP 232/233 (Pharmaceuticals) 87 Fish Tissue 121

Waste Activated Sludge 88 Flounder 122

Water (For Analysis of Phosphorous) 89 Flour 123

Wood 90 Food 124

Food Coloring (Liquid) 125

Fruit Juice 126

Nutritional Drink (Adult) 145 Wheat Crackers 181

Olive Oil 146 Whey 182

Orange Juice 147 Whey (Powder) 183

Oyster Puree 148 Wine 184

Peanut Butter 149 Yogurt (Plain) 185

Pepper (Bell, Chili, Etc.) 151

Pistachio Nuts 152

Plum 154 Alumina Beads (with Silver Substrate) in iPrep 188

Pork (Ground) 155 Alumina Powder in iPrep 190

Potato 156 Aluminum Nitride 191

Potato Chips 157 Aluminum Oxide 192

Pretzel (Salted) 158 Aluminum Oxide (H3PO4) in iPrep 193

Protein Bar 159 Asbestos 194

Raspberry 160 Automotive Catalyst 195

Rice 161 Barium Titanate (BaTiO3) 196

Safflower Oil 162 Bastnaesite Ore 197