When the alkali or alkaline earth experiences a high temperature or comes into contact with a high flame, the chemical bond between the atoms breaks down. This procedure includes heat release by the dissociated atoms, hence called emission spectroscopy.
The device used to measure this heat released by the ions of the inorganic metal is called a flame photometer. In the process of photometry, the ions or atoms absorb a specific amount of heat when subjected to a flame and release a specific wavelength while returning to the ground state. The flame photometer helps researchers and scientists with quantitative analysis.
FTIR spectrophotometers, is a leading flame photometer manufacturer, supplier, and exporter in India. We are providing tailored solutions to various scientific and research laboratories. This is a useful device in the quantitative analysis of inorganic compounds and metals.
What Is Flame Photometry?
The flame photometry is used to measure the amount of heat produced by any alkali or alkaline metal when it’s heated. In this technique, when alkali or alkaline earth metals are heated, the compound breaks down into the atoms. But when these atoms come to the ground state, they emit heat radiation in the visible spectrum.
These heat radiations are then measured by a device called a flame photometer. A flame photometer can measure any strength of electromagnetic radiation, including the visible spectrum. Each metal has a specific wavelength, and with the use of a photoresistor, the photometer converts the light into an electric signal.
Manufacturer of Flame Photometers
We are renowned flame photometer suppliers and exporters to cater to the numerous industrial needs in inorganic analysis. Our premium range of products offers unparalleled accuracy and reliability. To measure alkali and alkaline earth metals, our flame photometers are widely used instruments in chemical analysis.
The flame photometry has vast applications in analyzing alkali and alkaline earth metals. To analyze metals like sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium and use them in analytical procedures of geological engineering, pharmaceutical, and environmental industries. With precision in rapid analysis, the flame photometer has wide applications, and we are committed to customer satisfaction with our innovative products.
Our clients speak about us and establish us as leading flame photometer suppliers across the analytical industry.
Wide Range of products
Our extensive range of products includes:
- Single-channel flame photometer
- Multi-channel flame photometer
- Digital flame photometer
- Portable flame photometer
Key features:
- High sensitivity and selectivity
- Advanced optics and electronics
- User-friendly interface
- Compliance with international standards (ISO, ASTM, USP)
- Competitive pricing and excellent after-sales support
Applications:
- Clinical analysis (serum Na+, K+ levels)
- Food and beverage analysis (Na, Ca content)
- Environmental monitoring (water, soil analysis)
- Pharmaceutical analysis
- Geological analysis
Working of Flame Photometer
To know about the concentration of alkali and alkaline earth metals, the chemical sample is converted using heat or a flame. The sample is introduced into a nebulizer. There it gets converted into an aerosol, wherein the burner it gets mixed with gases and gets oxidized, creating a heated flame.
This heat flame excites the atoms of the sample, emitting specific wavelengths of light. A monochromator detects the light and then amplifies it by the electronics used in the photometer. The microprocessor used in the photometers processes this data and displays in a readout form on the display screen of the photometer.
Process:
- Sample aspiration and nebulization (seconds)
- Flame formation and stabilization (minutes)
- Measurement and data acquisition (seconds to minutes)
Factors Affecting Performance:
- Flame temperature and stability
- Sample preparation and introduction
- Wavelength selection and interference
- Detector sensitivity and noise
Main Parts of Flame Photometer
Here are the key components of a flame photometer:
Main Components:
- Burner: Produces a stable, high-temperature flame.
- Nebulizer: Aspirates sample into the flame.
- Photodetector: Measures emitted light (e.g., photomultiplier tube).
- Monochromator: Selects specific wavelength.
- Amplifier: Enhances detector signal.
- Readout Device: Displays measurement results.
Optical Components:
- Lens: Focuses light onto the detector.
- Filter: Selects a specific wavelength.
- Prism: Directs light to the detector.
- Grating: Disperses light for wavelength selection.
- Microcontroller/Processor: Controls instrument operations.
- Display Unit: Shows measurement results.
Sample Handling Components:
- Sample Inlet: Introduces sample into the nebulizer.
- Sample Chamber: Holds sample during analysis.
- Waste Outlet: Removes waste from the system
- Gas Supply: Provides fuel and oxidant gases.
- Ignition System: Starts and maintains flame.
- Flame Stabilizer: Ensures consistent flame.
- Cooling System: Regulates instrument temperature.
The collaborative function of all the above components enables the flame photometer to provide reliable measurements in the analysis of alkali and alkaline earth metals.
Choose the Right Flame Photometer With Us
We are ready to cater to the diverse needs of many scientific and industrial applications with our expertise in manufacturing. We will monitor the quality of your products to the purest. As a leading manufacturer of flame photometers, we offer our innovative technology and industry-specific models to increase the accuracy of the results.
Let us volunteer to provide you with tailored solutions to your needs. Contact our sales team and drop your requirements.