# Glass rod and Platinum wire

The glass rod and platinum wire are used to carry out flame tests. Dip the end in the compound or solution to be tested and hold it in the Bunsen burner flame. The flame may change colour if a certain ion is present.

The colours produced by some common ions are listed below:

Species | Flame colour
--- | ---
Ammonium | Light green
Barium | Green
Calcium | Dark orange
Copper | Blue-green
Lead | Pink
Lithium | Red
Potassium | Violet
Sodium | Orange

Tips for use:

- The rod or wire must be cleaned between uses using the toolbar button.

## See also:

- Bunsen burner
- Using chemistry parts