Argon

(Ar)

 
Analyte
Detection Limit(s)
DL(s)
(ppm)
Method/Technique(s)
Method/
Technique(s)
Carbon dioxide
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
0.03
0.03 ppm
FTIR
Carbon monoxide
Carbon monoxide (CO)
0.1
0.1 ppm
FTIR
Helium
Helium (He)
10
10 ppm
GC–TCD
Hydrocarbons
Hydrocarbons (C2 – C5)
0.1
0.1 ppm
GC–FID
Hydrogen
Hydrogen (H2)
0.05
0.05 ppm
GC–PDID, GC–TCD
Methane
Methane (CH4)
0.1
0.1 ppm
GC–PDID, FTIR
Nitrogen
Nitrogen (N2)
0.1
0.1 ppm
GC–TCD, GC–MS
Nitrous oxide
Nitrous oxide (N2O)
0.1 – 1.0
0.1 – 1.0 ppm
GC–PDID, FTIR
Oxygen
Oxygen (O2)
0.1
0.1 ppm
GC–PDID, GC–MS
Silane
Silane (SiH4)
0.1
0.1 ppm
FTIR
Water vapor
Water vapor (H2O)
0.01
0.01 ppm
FTIR, CW–CRDS

Please keep in mind that these detection limits are only a guide. Many projects are highly unique and we recommend discussing your project with us over the phone. When you're ready to send your sample, visit Getting Started for important information.