The MARS™ 6 Synthesis from CEM is a multi-mode microwave system that provides parallel reaction processing under homogenous conditions. A complete set of 36 vessels can be completed in just 30 minutes, making this a perfect instrument for larger throughput applications.
The MARS 6 Synthesis not only offers high throughput for larger laboratories but also has the flexibility to run batch syntheses, with the ability to house up to a 5 L open flask, or several pressurized vessels.
Features
- High-resolution touchscreen equipped with speakers (laptop or external controller is not required)
- Uniquely designed cavity and waveguides guarantee an even distribution of microwave energy, without the necessity for a mode stirrer
- Large microwave cavity enables the widest range of reaction vessels
- Delivers 1800 W energy for quick heating of reactions (irrespective of the number of vessels present in the cavity)
Why Should I Use a Microwave?

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Microwave has become a powerful tool for chemical synthesis in both academia and industry. In contrast to standard means of synthesis, the benefits of heating with a microwave are:
- Higher yields
- Enhanced purity
- Better reproducibility
- Quicker reaction times
- Improved reaction control
*Source: Li, K.; Weber, A. E.; Tseng, L.; Malcolmson, S. J. Org. Lett. 2017, 19, 4239-4242.
Microwave Chemistry Applications

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The MARS 6 Synthesis benchtop system is fully customizable and, hence, can be used for synthesis or used as an all-in-one microwave reactor for various applications.
- High-throughput laboratories
- Acid digestion for metals analysis
- Organic synthesis
- Teaching laboratories
- Nanomaterials production
- Polymer synthesis
- Parallel reaction processing
- Solvent extraction
- Inorganic chemistry
Mars 6 Synthesis
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