Microwave Digestion Platform:
Multiwave
- A single microwave digestion system for any application
- Vessels with SmartVent technology handle overpressure for you
- Premium digestion parameters – up to 300 °C and 100 bar
- Intelligent sensors for reliable, consistent results
- Certified safety features that keep operators safe
We’ve channeled over 50 years of sample preparation expertise into a microwave digestion system that fits every need. From battery materials to environmental samples, food and feed produce to chemicals and pharmaceuticals, routine samples to highly demanding ones, and for every kind of throughput or application need, Multiwave 5001 and Multiwave 3001 are the answer.
With the ability to reach 300 °C, challenging samples are digested rapidly and efficiently. Tool-free vessel and rotor handling (2x faster vessel opening and closing) boost your throughput and bring down your digestion costs. With 600 pre-installed programs, full-text method search, recipes, and a “clever” door, Multiwave 5001 and Multiwave 3001 ensure streamlined operation.
Key features
Microwave digestion you can rely on
These microwave digestion systems boast the longest history in sample preparation and experience in microwave digestion, guaranteeing reliability and accuracy with every run. Ensure the best preparation of your sample for trace metal analysis, whatever the future brings.
Multiwave 5001 is ready for any application ranging from acid digestion to extraction and more. Expect the highest throughput and the highest temperatures. Fortified with SmartTemp 2.0, the latest generation of accurate and stable temperature measurement, Multiwave 5001 provides best-in-class repeatability and consistent quality.
Multiwave 3001 is your economic and versatile option for most applications.

Empowered by smart technology
With Multiwave 5001 and Multiwave 3001, say goodbye to mundane tasks and let the integrated guides, software, and streamlined design do it for you. Even with minimal human input, these instruments boast the highest sample throughput of up to 64 vessels in one run, and crystal-clear results every time. Game-changing features like vessels with SmartVent technology, tool-free operation, streamlined workflows and the broadest portfolio of rotors and accessories available, make handling simple. With Multiwave instruments, you can reach peak digestion temperatures, regardless of sample size since overpressure is released safely.

Fully connected, 24/7
Stay one step ahead of digital transformation with Multiwave 5001 and 3001: the devices best prepared for digitalization. Full traceability of your results is ensured, meeting stringent industry standards and regulations. Thanks to the integration of Anton Paar Connect (Multiwave 5001) and automated data export, you can access your data at the touch of a button and share your results automatically with third parties. SmartLink allows you to access and control your experiment from any device.

Vast application knowledge informs world-class support
With Multiwave 5001 and Multiwave 3001, benefit from Anton Paar's decades of experience in microwave digestion, available from the application support around the globe. Fortified with intuitive features and application expertise, users are guided at every step of the way with the likes of the integrated keyword search, the largest method library (600+ methods) and most comprehensive video manuals. What’s more, Anton Paar is the only supplier where you can order accessories and consumables swiftly and anytime in our webshop.

Certified safety and warranted quality
Designed with world-class quality in mind, Multiwave 5001 and Multiwave 3001 have a range of features that ensure absolute safety and build overall robustness. For Multiwave 5001 an optional camera provides additional insights into operation. Multiwave 5001 is the only microwave digestion device that is ETL- and GS-certified. Because of the high quality of our instruments, we are happy to offer a three-year warranty to all our customers as standard. This makes Multiwave 5001 and Multiwave 3001 unrivaled when it comes to longevity and safety.

One microwave digestion platform for every application
Multiwave 5001 and Multiwave 3001 provide sample preparation by acid digestion and leaching as part of environmental analysis, food testing, and pharmaceutical research.
Multiwave 5001 can do even more. It’s compatible with various sample preparation methods, including:
- Solvent extraction
- Evaporation
- Sample drying
- Synthesis
All of these are faster, safer, cleaner, and more cost-efficient than their classic, conventionally heated counterparts.

Specifications
The main acid digestion rotors of Multiwave 5001 and 3001:1
Rotor 24HVT | Rotor 41HVT | Rotor 20SVT | Rotor 8 NXF | Rotor 64MG5 | |
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Number of vessels | 24 | 41 | 20 | 8 | 64 |
Volume | 50 mL/80 mL | 56 mL | 50 mL | 100 mL | 5 mL |
Material | PTFE-TFM | PTFE-TFM | PTFE-TFM | PTFE-TFM | Glass |
HF resistance | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Temperature control | Internal T in all positions / SmartTemp 2.02 | SmartTemp 2.02 | T in all positions | IR in 16 positions | |
Pressure control | SmartVent technology / SmartVent detection | p in all vessels | PTFE seal | ||
Applications | Routine samples: Biological and environmental samples, EPA procedures, food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical samples | Harder to digest samples: including polymers, ceramics, petroleum products, and alloys | Most difficult samples | Micro samples up to 20 mg | |
Compatible with | Multiwave 3001, Multiwave 5001 | Multiwave 5001 | Multiwave 5001 | Multiwave 5001 |
1Multiwave 5001 is backwards compatible, it can accommodate Rotor 16 and accessories of older Multiwave models.
²Multiwave 5001 only
Standards
GB
HJ
Chinese Pharmacopoeia (ChP)
EPA
ASTM
EN
EN ISO
US Pharmacopoeia (USP)
ICH
European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.)
JIS
Japanese Pharmacopoeia (JP)
Standards
GB
HJ
Chinese Pharmacopoeia (ChP)
EPA
ASTM
EN
EN ISO
US Pharmacopoeia (USP)
ICH
European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.)
JIS
Japanese Pharmacopoeia (JP)
Anton Paar Certified Service
- More than 350 manufacturer-certified technical experts worldwide
- Qualified support in your local language
- Protection for your investment throughout its lifecycle
- 3-year warranty
Documents
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Acid Digestion of Chromium Ores for Analysis with ICP Application Reports
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Application Collection Application Reports
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Application Guide Acid Digestion for Multiwave 5001 Application Reports
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Defined Evaporation in HVT Vessels Application Reports
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Digestion Using Rotor 24HVT50 for subsequent Element Analysis with ICP Application Reports
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Digestion in Multiwave 5001 Using HF Complexation of Fluorides Application Reports
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Digestion of Coal and Graphite Samples for Element Analysis with ICP Application Reports
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Digestion of Dairy Products for the Element Analysis with ICP and AAS Application Reports
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Digestion of Demanding Samples for Element Analysis with ICP Application Reports
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Digestion of Minerals for Element Analysis with ICP Application Reports
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Digestion of Petroleum Products for Element Analysis with ICP Application Reports
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Closing Station HVT
Multiwave 5001 | 3001
- Ideal for high-throughput laboratories
- Reproducible closing of all HVT vessels
- Easy, self-explanatory operation

Disposable Glass Vials for Vessels with SmartVent Technology
Multiwave 5001 | 3001
- Maximum convenience for microwave digestion systems
- Disposable borosilicate glass inserts eliminate need for cleaning
- Digest up to 41 samples in one run whilst you prepare the next sample set

Accessory for HVT Rotors:
24EVAP
Multiwave 5001 | 3001
- Simplifies and accelerates pre- and post-digestion handling
- Clever design makes sample transfer unnecessary, thereby minimizing cross-contamination
- IR temperature sensor controls evaporation process for increased precision

Microwave Digestion Rotor:
20SVT50
Multiwave 5001 | 3001
- Rotor for Multiwave 5000
- Ideal for the digestion of demanding samples
- Highest sample throughput (20 samples in a run)
- SmartTemp temperature measurement for optimum reaction control
- Only three parts allows tool-free, easy handling of the vessel

Rotor Stand
Multiwave 5001 | 3001
- Convenient access for easy loading and unloading of vessels
- Keeps the rotor in a stable position for safe handling
- Prevents scratching or wear on the rotor's bottom plate

Oxygen Combustion Set
Multiwave 5001 | 3001
- Accessory for Rotor 8NXQ
- Suitable for all combustible solids
- Modern alternative to steel combustion bombs
- Parallel combustion of up to 8 samples
- No electrical components or ignition wires