Gasmet™ FTIR gas analyzers can effectively separate among highly similar chemical species and also measure gases which are difficult to measure accurately with other techniques.
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Gasmet DX-4030 demonstration lr (wmv) (20.7 MB)
In a first response or HAZMAT – type situation, it’s absolutely vital to get accurate & fast measurement results. Gasmet™ DX4030provides an optimal solution for this type of application: easy-to-use PDA based analysis software, has the capability to measure both organic and inorganic gases with low detection limits, and requires no sample preparation. For example, toxic gases like Phosgene (COCl2), Arsine (AsH3) and Hydrogen Cyanide (HCN) can be detected accurately in ambient air in trace concentrations. Same analyzer can even be used to measure CWA´s (Chemical Warfare Agents).
Gasmet FTIR gas analyzers are also very suitable for various industrial hygiene measurements. One such application is the measurement of waste anesthetic gases (WAG’s). With traditional analyzers, measurement of these gases has been problematic: Only one or two gases can be monitored simultaneously and cross-interference from solvents such as ethanol can mislead the results. The FTIR measurement technique used in Gasmet™ gas analyzers solves both problems: up to 25 gases can be monitored simultaneously and cross-interference is automatically taken into account in calculation of the results.
There are many instruments on the market that can detect the concentration of total VOC’s (Volatile Organic Compounds). Their main limitation is that they cannot detect changes in proportions of different compounds; in addition, different compounds vary in their level of toxicity. With a Gasmet™ FTIR gas analyzer concentrations of different VOC’s can be measured as individual compounds. This is especially important in cases where the concentrations of different gases may change rapidly.
For more information on safety measurements with Gasmet™ analyzers, please see the applications notes on the right.