Flash Point Tester is a laboratory equipment used to determine the flash point and fire point of liquid fuels, solvents, and other chemical products. Flash point is the minimum temperature at which a liquid can release sufficient vapor to form an ignitable mixture with air while fire point is the temperature at which the vapor ignites continuously.
The flash point tester works by heating the sample at a controlled rate while simultaneously purging the sample vessel with a controlled flow of air. A small pilot flame is then introduced into the sample chamber at regular intervals until the flash point is reached. The instrument then automatically records the flash point and fire point temperature.
Flashpoint testers are used in various industries, including petrochemical, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries, to ensure the quality and safety of their products. They are also used in research and development laboratories for the characterization of new materials.
There are several types of flash point testers available in the market, including open-cup testers, closed cup testers, and automated flash point testers. The selection of the appropriate type of flash point tester depends on the nature of the sample, the required accuracy, and the applicable testing standards.