Environmental monitoring
Flame Photometer
Measures sodium, potassium and a few other alkali and alkaline earth metals by spraying a solution into a flame and measuring the light the excited atoms emit at their characteristic wavelengths.
- Environmental and water testing
- Agriculture and soil testing
- Fertiliser manufacture
- Food and beverage
- Cement and glass (alkali content)
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
Maintenance checklist
Daily / each use
- Rinse the nebuliser with purified water after use
- Check drain trap level
- Check flame appearance and stability
Weekly
- Clean the spray chamber and burner head
- Check the capillary for blockage or crystals
- Check the compressor water trap
Monthly / quarterly
- Inspect and clean optical filters and windows
- Check fuel hoses and connections for leaks
- Linearity check across the calibration range
Annual
- Preventive maintenance by service engineer
- Replace worn tubing and seals
- Gas safety inspection
SAFETY
Safety precautions
Before you work on the Flame photometer
- Flammable gas is used: check connections for leaks, keep cylinders upright and secured, and follow the gas safety rules of your lab.
- Ensure good ventilation or an exhaust hood above the burner.
- Do not touch the chimney; it becomes very hot.
- Wear eye protection when handling acid standards.
In LimsPulse · Calibration Management
Keep every Flame photometer in control: usage logs, calibration and maintenance schedules, and automatic blocking of overdue instruments.