Flame photometer - Automatic unit with dilution FP8700

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Flame photometer FP8700

Automated process for operation with high sample throughput

The flame photometer FP8700 is the laboratory version supplemented by a rotation sampler, diluter, and mixer. Ideal for applications with high sample volumes and high concentrations requiring dilution. Various safety mechanisms ensure particularly high operational safety. Especially control laboratories and testing offices benefit from this independent operation. 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
  • Automatic dilution
  • Automatic sample feed
  • Suitable for high sample throughput and small sample volumes
  • Little care needed by users
  • 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 fruits and vegetable juices
  • High-purity water
  • Measurement of sodium, potassium and calcium in pharmaceutical reagents and infusion solutions (Ringer’s solution, NaCl solution)
  • Wastewater control by determination of potassium, sodium and magnesium content
  • Concentration determinations of sodium and potassium in fertilizer production
  • Measurement of sodium in glassmaking
  • Review of sodium, potassium or calcium levels in cement production

Model specifications

FP8700NaKLiCa
MEASURING RANGE0.1-45000 ppm
0.004-2000 mmol/l		0.1-45000 ppm
0.003-1100 mmol/l		0.1-45000 ppm
0.014-6000 mmol/l		5.0-45000 ppm
0.125-110 mmol/l
DETECTION LIMIT0.1 ppm
0.0004 mmol/l		0.1 ppm
0.0003 mmol/l		0.1 ppm
0.0014 mmol/l		0.3 ppm
0.0075 mmol/l
PRECISION0.6 % at 40 ppm
0.6 % at 1.74 mmol/l		0.6 % at 40 ppm
0.6 % at 1.03 mmol/l		0.6 % at 40 ppm
0.6 % at 5.71 mmol/l		0.6 % at 40 ppm
0.6 % at 1.00 mmol/l
ACCURACY1 % at 40 ppm
1 % at 1.74 mmol/l		1 % at 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
CALIBRATIONlinear with 2 standards
non-linear with 6-8 standards,
cubic approximation
DRIFT1% in 60 min
REFERENCELithium guideline with 35 mg/l or 5 mmol/l
Caesium guideline on request
SAMPLE VOLUME0.25 ml
COMBUSTION GASPropane, Butane or LPG: Recommended for alkaline elements
Acetylene for flame photometry: Recommended for alkaline earth elements
DISPLAYTFT-Display with integrated 8,4“ TFT touchscreen, 800×600 Pixel
INTERFACES2 x USB
1 x Ethernet
1 x RS-232RS-232 for printer
EQUIPMENTBasic unit +
External automation system, consisting of: Sampler, Diluter and Mixer
ACCESSORIESExternal automation system, consisting of: Sampler, Diluter and Mixer
UPGRADEABILITYRetrofit kits to other models available