Flame Staining - Spray Solutions

The classic method using magnesia rods has the following disadvantages:

Clogging of the burner due to falling substance particles

Cartridge burners are unsuitable for flame staining, as they can only be used upright

Odor nuisance due to HCl vapors

The alternative is spraying salt solutions using an atomizer in the flame

Advantages:

No clogging of burners

Cartridge burners can be used

No risk of sample contamination

Potassium detection is performed without cobalt glass

No hazardous substance issues, as the spray solutions with a concentration of 1 g/l are no longer classified as hazardous substances

No fuming hydrochloric acid is used in this method

Scope of delivery:

7 different salt solutions, each 100 ml ml:

Sodium Chloride

Potassium Chloride

Strontium Chloride

Calcium Chloride

Barium Chloride

Lithium Chloride

Copper(II) Chloride

as well as 7 spray nozzles and lids, storage box, and instructions for use.