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Hydrogen Purity

Analytical Solutions for Hydrogen Purity

Hydrogen Purity

Hydrogen production is a complex process involving various chemical reactions, and the quality and purity of the hydrogen gas generated are of utmost importance. To safeguard the integrity and safety of the produced hydrogen gas, the application of analytical solutions is essential. These solutions play a crucial role in monitoring the gas’s purity, quality, and overall production process. In this article, we will explore the reasons why analytical solutions are indispensable in hydrogen production and how they contribute to achieving optimal efficiency, safety, and adherence to industry standards.

Hydrogen Purity Analysis

Hydrogen gas possesses high flammability and explosiveness, making the presence of impurities or contaminants in the gas stream potentially hazardous. By utilizing analytical solutions, operators can continuously monitor the purity and quality of the hydrogen gas. This proactive approach enables the timely detection and identification of any impurities or contaminants present, effectively reducing the risk of fire or explosion and ensuring a safe production environment.

The efficiency of hydrogen production processes can be influenced by several factors, including feedstock composition, reaction conditions (temperature and pressure), and the presence of impurities or contaminants. Analytical solutions offer real-time monitoring capabilities, allowing operators to closely observe and analyze these parameters. By leveraging this data, they can optimize the production process, fine-tuning it to achieve maximum efficiency and yield.

Hydrogen gas finds extensive application across a wide range of industries, including fuel cells, refining, and chemical production. For seamless integration into these applications, maintaining the highest quality standards is imperative. Analytical solutions play a pivotal role in quality control, ensuring that the hydrogen gas meets the required specifications and industry standards. By employing rigorous monitoring techniques, our solutions guarantee consistent quality, enabling reliable and efficient operation in various industrial processes.

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FUEL CELL HYDROGEN ANALYSIS BULLETIN

Find out how the combined portfolio of Process Insights’ powerful analytic instruments for analysis of fuel-cell-grade hydrogen offers:

  • Combination of three powerful analytical technologies: Cavity Ring-Down Spectroscopy (CRDS), Mass Spectrometry (MS) and Gas Chromatography (GC)
  • Analysis of all critical contaminants listed in hydrogen purity standards ISO 14687 and SAE J2719
  • Ideal detection limits from part-per-million (ppm) down to sub-part-per-billion (ppb) in line with requirements outlined in ISO 21087

Analyzers for Hydrogen Purity Analysis

TIGER OPTICS™ HALO OK
CRDS trace level oxygen with PPT accuracy and aligns with the SEMI F-112 standard for moisture 

TIGER OPTICS™  Spark H2OSpark CH4Spark CO2
Cost-efficient, single-species CRDS with ppb detection for Hydrogen Purity Analysis

TIGER OPTICS™ Prismatic 3
Multi-species, laser-based CRDS analyzer for Hydrogen Purity Analysis to meet SAE J2719 and ISO 14687:2019

TIGER OPTICS™ HALO 3 NH3 • HALO 3 CH2O2 •
HALO 3 COHALO 3 HCl 

Sensitive, single-species CRDS analyzer for Hydrogen Purity Analysis

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EXTREL™ MAX300-LG
Real-Time Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer for monitoring He, N2, Ar, CH4, O2, CH2O and CH2O2

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