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Calibration for Flame Photometry
Why the same sample gives different results In Flame Photometry a stable flame is vitally important. The open flame of a lighted candle...
Flame Photometer Hazards
Any piece of laboratory equipment can pose a hazard. Over time, casual attitudes have resulted in the creation of some pithy tongue-in-cheek "Laboratory Rules & Observations", such as: You cannot detect an odourless gas by its smell; Hot glass looks exactly the same as cold glass; Never lick the spoon; Assume all unmarked beakers contain toxic, fast-acting poison; Always work with a partner so you have someone else to blame; Forget "Lab Safety"! I want Super Powers... ...and so on. What are...
How use a Flame Photometer
Preparation, Set-up, Use & Shut-down Preparation The flame photometer is a wonderful laboratory instrument that provides consistent...
BWB Technologies at the Big Top
BWB Technologies and giving back to the community with Circus Starr At BWB Technologies we are always looking for brand new ways to...
How do frequency and wavelength affect the properties of light?
How can wavelength and frequency affect the characteristics of light? The visible light spectrum makes up 100% of all optically...
Phases of matter: Identifying the triple point and critical point in a phase diagram
The first step in identifying the circumstances under which thermodynamically different phases arise and coexist at equilibrium is to...
Multichannel and single-channel flame photometers: Know the difference with Flame Photometry
Flame photometry is used around the world every day within a number of different industries. But what is the difference between...
The stability of a flame photometer and its effect on reproducibility
In flame photometry, the stability of your flame can be affected by a huge range of different factors. So today we go over the stability...
What effect does gaseous flow rate have on flame photometry?
Flame stability can be affected by a number of different factors when using a flame photometer. But today we ask about the effect gaseous...
Enthalpy and thermodynamics
We touched upon the subject of thermodynamics and entropy in a previous blog post, this week will continue the topic of thermodynamics...
What is a chemical reaction and why do they occur?
What may be a simple question can have chemists discussing its definition in detail for days, and the reactions driving force can add...
What is the difference between a laser and a maser?
We’ve all heard of a laser, but what about a maser? What is the difference between the two? Laser is an abbreviation of Light...
Reproducibility and the key role it plays in the scientific method
When it comes to setting up an experiment, proper planning is crucial. But what is the key role that it plays? All too often, people will...
Basic Mass and Moles chemistry equations in flame photometry
Basic Mass and Moles chemistry equations in flame photometry The equation between Mass and Moles is probably one of the most important...
60 years of the laser - from first invention to modern techniques
Lasers have certainly come a long way since the basic chromium-doped ruby examples were invented in 1960. 60 years, this small beam of...
What is compound formation interference in flame photometry?
Compound formation is a type of interference that occurs due to the elevated temperatures present in the flame. The threshold for some...
What is representative sampling and how can it be used on two-dimensional areas?
Representative sampling is a term analytical chemists use as a statistical basis for collecting samples from large sample sources that...
