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Thermal Conductivity Detector (TCD)

Thermal conductivity detector (TCD) is a technique used to analyse inorganic gases and small hydrocarbon molecules.

Air Products' Gases Used in TCD Analysis        

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Helium BIP® Technology

Unrivalled gas purity specification, less than 10 ppb oxygen, and less than 20 ppb moisture

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Hydrogen BIP® Technology

Unrivalled gas purity specification, less than 100 ppb oxygen, and less than 20 ppb moisture

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Nitrogen BIP® Technology 

Unrivalled gas purity specification, 10 ppb oxygen, 20 ppb moisture

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Argon BIP® Technology

Unrivalled gas purity specification, 10 ppb oxygen, 20 ppb moisture

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What are the critical impurities in the Carrier Gas for Thermal Conductivity Detection (TCD)?

Oxygen and Water are critical impurtiies because they can permanently damage the wires in the detector by oxidation, which causes reduced sensitivity and negative peaks.