Why measure it?
Hydrogen (H2) is odorless, tasteless and colorless, so leaks are very hard to detect. Hydrogen can be hazardous to human safety as it is a highly flammable gas when mixed with air.
Where does it come from?
Natural Sources
Hydrogen is the most abundant chemical substance in the universe. However, pure hydrogen gas (H2) is scarce in the Earth’s atmosphere. It is lighter than air and therefore escapes Earth’s gravity easier than other heavier gases.
Industrial Uses
The most common use of hydrogen gas is in the petroleum and chemical industries. High concentration of the gas are used to process fossil fuels and produce ammonia for fertilizer applications. Other industrial applications include its use as a coolant, a shielding gas in welding, a tracer gas for leak detection and within the semiconductor industry.
How we measure it
More information on the Aeroqual Gas Detection Monitors can be found on Gas Sensings website, using the links below.
