Hydrogen Purity
Trusted Measurement for Critical Hydrogen Purity
Hydrogen Purity
Hydrogen Purity Analysis | Purity You Can Measure. Performance You Can Trust.
Hydrogen production is a complex process involving various chemical reactions. As such, the quality and purity of the generated hydrogen gas are critical for safe and efficient operations. To safeguard both integrity and safety, the use of advanced analytical solutions is essential.
These solutions play a crucial role in monitoring gas purity, quality, and key production parameters. In this article, we explore why analytical solutions are indispensable in hydrogen production—and how they contribute to improved efficiency, enhanced safety, and compliance with industry standards.
To begin with, hydrogen gas is highly flammable and explosive, making the presence of impurities a serious safety hazard. By implementing analytical solutions, operators can continuously monitor purity levels. This real-time detection of contaminants allows for a proactive response, reducing the risk of fire or explosion and helping maintain a safe production environment.
Furthermore, the efficiency of hydrogen production depends on multiple variables such as feedstock composition and reaction conditions like temperature and pressure. Analytical tools enable real-time tracking and analysis of these factors. As a result, operators can fine-tune their processes, enhancing both efficiency and yield.
In addition to safety and efficiency, maintaining high hydrogen purity is essential for end-use applications. Hydrogen is used in a variety of industries—from fuel cells and refining to chemical manufacturing. To meet strict performance standards, quality control must be precise and reliable. Analytical solutions ensure that the hydrogen gas consistently meets required specifications, supporting dependable performance across 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 H2O • Spark CH4 • Spark CO2
Cost-efficient, single-species CRDS with ppb detection for Hydrogen Purity Analysis
TIGER OPTICS™ HALO 3 NH3 • HALO 3 CH2O2 •
HALO 3 CO • HALO 3 HCl
Sensitive, single-species CRDS analyzer for Hydrogen Purity Analysis
EXTREL™ MAX300-LG
Real-Time Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer for monitoring He, N2, Ar, CH4, O2, CH2O and CH2O2