Specifications for

Flame Photometer
FP-640

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Introduction

1.1. Basic Principles

Flame Photometer applies the emission spectrum as the basic principle, which uses the flame
heat and excites part of the atoms in alkaline earth metal. The atoms absorb energy and
transit to the previous energy level; when it drops to the normal energy level, it has to release
energy. The energy released has only the spectral characteristics, namely, a certain
wavelength range. For example, place salt in the flame, and it will display yellow color, due to
the sodium atoms in flames falling back to the normal energy level and displaying yellow
spectrum. It is often called “flame color reaction”. Different alkali metals or alkaline earth
metals in the flame display different colors. Qualitative tests can be carried out together with
different filters. The flame color is proportional to the concentration of atoms contained in the
solution, which constitutes a quantitative test basis. This method is typically referred to as
flame photometry, and this type of equipment is known as flame photometer.

As the flame temperature is not high, measured atoms release limited energy. At the same
time of the combustion process, selfFabsorption and selfFerosion exist; therefore, the test is
linear only in low concentrations.

FPF640 Flame Photometer is small in size, simple in structure, easy to operate, stable and
reliable. It uses liquefied petroleum gas as fuel.

1.2. Key Features

1) PreFselection of flame sizes;

2) A flameout protection device;
3) K and Na testing at the same time.

1.3. Normal Working Condition

1) Environment temperature: 10 ~ 35 ;
2) Relative humidity: ≤ 85%;
3) Products should be placed on the table with no vibration, avoiding exposure to direct
light, no strong electric and magnetic field interference, strong airflow impact, or
vibration affecting using;
4) No inflammable, explosive, corrosive gases at the scene and fireFfighting facilities
are available;
5) Power supply voltage: (220 ± 22)V, frequency: (50 ± 1)HZ, with a good grounding;
6) Rated power: 30W.
1.4. Applications

1) Testing cement, glass, ceramics, refractory materials and other construction

materials;
2) Testing fertilizers and soil;
3) Testing products of mining, petroleum, metallurgy, and chemical products;
4) Testing pharmaceutical, beverages and other food;
5) MSW testing;
6) Various laboratory tests for scientific research, health, education and other fields.

1.5. Complete Set of Instrument

Main device: 1pc

Air compressor: 1pc
Spare parts: 1 set
Operating Manual: 1pc
List of spare parts : 1pc
Packing List: 1pc
2. Technical Specifications

2.1 Stability

1) Continuous sampling of standard solution, the biggest change in the relative volume in
15s: ≤ 3%;
2) Test once every minute, and test 6 times in total, the biggest change in the relative
volume: ≤ 15%.

2.2 Repeatability

Conduct 7 consecutive independent tests for one standard solution, the relative standard
deviation: ≤ 3%.

2.3 Linear Error

K: ≤ 0.005mmol/L(0.0100～0.0800)mmol/L;
Na: ≤ 0.03mmol/L(0.0500～0.400)mmol/L.

2.4 Detection Limit

K: Detection limit ≤ 0.004mmol/L; Na: detection limit ≤ 0.008mmol/L

2.5 Response Time

Response time <8s

2.6 Suction Jet of Samples

Suction jet of samples <6mL/min

3. Instrument structure

3.1. Atomizing System

The system consists of an air compressor, air filtration valve, sprayer, and atomizing chamber.

3.1.1. Air Compressor

The output of the oilFfree air compressor releases air with the pressure up to 0.20 MPa, and
the air flow up to 0.9 m 3/min. The input power is not greater than 200 W, and power supply
voltage is 220 V ± 22V. Its outlet is better to be independent with a switching device.

3.1.2. Air Filter Valve

Air released by the air compressor flows through air filter valve, and becomes cleaner, drier,
with more stable pressure. Air filter valve has two functions: one is to stablize pressure, and
the other is to filter. The way to adjust the air pressure is as following: pull out the control
valve at the top of air filter. Rotate clockwise to increase output pressure, and
counterclockwise rotation reduces output pressure. After working for a period of time, the air
filter valves have some water. The water should be excluded on a regular basis. (See
"maintenance" For drainage methods)

3.1.3. Atomizing Chamber

(See Figure 1) Passing the filter valve, the air flows into the atomizing chamber and is sprayed
out by the sprayer in high speed. Since it is equipped with intake pipe, the negative pressure
is formed at the open end of the pipe, which makes the sample solution spray out through the
intake pipe. At this time, highFspeed water flow collides on the atomizing chamber walls, and
then some of the solution becomes minor water drops. And the relative bigger drops which
fall down on the bottom of the chamber are drained through latex tube and collected into the
waste liquid container.