Flame photometer for the laboratory

Flame photometer for the laboratory FP8400

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Flame photometer FP8400

Economic entry-level model for the laboratory

The flame photometer FP8400 is the standard version for a variety of laboratory applications and offers a very simple operation in combination with very high precision and application flexibility in determining the concentration of alkali and alkaline earth elements in aqueous solutions. With the models of the FP8000 series, A.KRÜSS Optronic presents to this day unique measuring devices for the simultaneous measurement of the elements Na, K, Ca and Li. Five measuring channels are available for this, which can be individually configured. Thanks to proven measuring methods and modern device electronics, our flame photometers achieve high-precision and reproducible measurement results and are a simple and particularly cost-effective alternative to analysis techniques such as ICP or AAS.

Reliable, simultaneous measurement of up to five alkaline and alkaline earth elements
For operation with low sample volume
Very high precision
Maximum operational safety through intelligent security mechanisms
User administration with two authorization levels
Full traceability of the measurement results
Extensive interfaces and convenient data transfer
Compliance with international standards such as GMP / GLP and 21 CFR Part 11

Typical applications

Quality control in the pharmaceutical, chemical, beverage, food, salt and construction industries
Evidence
Food laboratories, testing laboratories and testing offices
Chemical development

An overview of typical applications with the flame photometer FP8000 series can be found in our campus article on flame photometer applications.

Samples and substances often analyzed with a flame photometer

Measuring potassium and sodium in salt
Measurement of sodium, potassium and calcium in various food samples
Measurement of sodium, potassium and calcium in fruit and vegetable juices
Measurement of ultrapure water
Measurement of sodium, potassium and calcium in pharmaceutical reagents and infusion solutions (Ringer’s solution, NaCl solution)
Waste water control by determining the potassium, sodium and magnesium content
Concentration determination of sodium and potassium in fertiliser production
Measurement of sodium in glass production
Checking the sodium, potassium or calcium content in cement production

Model specifications

FP8400	Na	K	Li	Ca
MEASURING RANGE	0.01-4500 ppm 0.0004-200 mmol/l	0.01-4500 ppm 0.0003-110 mmol/l	0.01-4500 ppm 0.0014-600mmol/l	0.50-4500 ppm 0.0125-110 mmol/l
DETECTION LIMIT	0.01 ppm 0.0004 mmol/l	0.01 ppm 0.0003 mmol/l	0.01 ppm 0.0014 mmol/l	0.03 ppm 0.0075 mmol/l
PRECISION	0.2 % at 40 ppm 0.2 % at 1,74 mmol/l	0.2 % at 40 ppm 0.2 % at 1,03 mmol/l	0.2 % at 40 ppm 0.2 % at 5.71 mmol/l	0.2 % at 40 ppm 0.2 % at 1.00 mmol/l
ACCURACY	1 % at 40 ppm 1 % at 1.74 mmol/l	1 % bei 40 ppm 1 % at 1.03 mmol/l	1 % at 40 ppm 1 % at 5.71 mmol/l	1 % at 40 ppm 1 % at 1.00 mmol/l
CALIBRATION	Linear with 2 standards Non linear with 6-8 standards, cubic approximation
DRIFT	1% in 60 min
REFERENCE	Lithium guideline with 35 mg/l or 5 mmol/l Caesium guideline on request
SAMPLE VOLUME	2.5 ml
COMBUSTION GAS	Propane, Butane or LPG: Recommended for alkaline elements Acetylene for flame photometry: Recommended for alkaline earth elements
DISPLAY	TFT-Display with integrated 8,4“ TFT touchscreen, 800×600 Pixel
INTERFACES	2 x USB 1 x Ethernet 1 x RS-232 for printer
EQUIPMENT	Basic model
ACCESSORIES	24 character plain paper printer Various standards and system solutions Spare parts and accessories directly from the manufacturer
UPGRADEABILITY	Retrofit kits to other models available