Carbon Dioxide
Why Measure It? Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a naturally occurring gas which acts as the primary source of carbon in life on Earth. It isalso […]
Formaldehyde
Why measure it? Formaldehyde gas (CH2O) is a flammable gas that enters the atmosphere through natural sources such as forest fires, by direct human activities,
Electrochemical vs Heated Metal Oxide Sensors
An interesting article from Aeroqual on the differences between Electrochemical (EC) and Heated Metal Oxide Sensors (HMOS) for measuring ozone. ELECTROCHEMICAL (EC) OZONE SENSORS In
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Hydrogen
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
Product Spotlight: Aeroqual Series 500 Portable Monitor
Product Highlights When it comes to gas sensing monitors, Aeroqual delivers products that are second to none. The staple of their elite portable gas sensor
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Methane
Why measure it? Methane (CH4) is a non-toxic gas but extremely flammable and can form explosive mixtures with air. Its explosive limits are between 5%
Volatile Organic Compounds
Why measure it? Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are carbon containing gases and vapors such as gasoline fumes and solvents. They evaporate easily at ordinary room
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Ozone
Why measure it? In the upper atmosphere ‘good’ ozone (O3) protects life on Earth from the sun’s ultraviolet rays. At ground level ‘bad’ ozone is
Hydrogen Sulfide
Why measure it? Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is a colorless, toxic gas which has a very distinct odor even at very low concentrations. The odor is
Nitrogen Dioxide
Why measure it? Inhalation of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) can impair lung function and increase susceptibility to infection, particularly in children. It can also aggravate asthma.