Digesting Petrochemicals: Technology Selection for Complex Sample Matrices

Petrochemical matrices are among the most challenging samples in elemental analysis. Join this session to explore how modern microwave digestion technology addresses the high-pressure, high-temperature demands of refinery and catalyst laboratory workflows.

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Event Overview:

Petrochemical laboratories operate at the intersection of demanding chemistry and critical safety requirements -- analyzing crude fractions, process streams, and catalysts under conditions that challenge traditional digestion methods. This virtual event examines how closed-vessel microwave digestion technology, specifically Single Reaction Chamber (SRC) systems, meets the high-temperature and high-pressure requirements of complex petrochemical matrices where hot-block and standard rotor-based methods fall short. In addition, the event will also demonstrate how direct mercury analysis with the DMA-80 evo can streamline mercury determination in petrochemical samples by eliminating sample preparation requirements. Attendees will gain insight into technology selection principles for two distinct lab types: in-house QC/QA labs in refinery environments and contract laboratories managing diverse petrochemical client matrices. Practical guidance will cover sample mass considerations, acid chemistry selection, and documentation practices that support regulatory compliance.

Key Learning Objectives:

• Identify when SRC digestion outperforms rotor-based systems for petrochemical matrices
• Select digestion parameters and acid chemistries for complex petrochemical samples
• Build a defensible, documented digestion workflow for regulatory compliance reporting
• Understand how direct mercury analysis simplifies mercury determination in petrochemical samples

Who Should Attend:

• Analytical chemists, lab managers, and directors of analytical services in petroleum refining, petrochemical processing, and refinery QC/QA environments

Speaker:

Eric Farrell
Product Specialist
Milestone Inc.

Eric Farrell is the Product Specialist for the Digestion and Clean Chemistry lines at Milestone Inc. He holds a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from Union College with a focus in inorganic chemistry and has prior experience in particle characterization, laboratory management, and global sales and applications support.

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