Analysis and Quality Control
Accurate and traceable gas analysis results guaranteed.
Air Liquide has an established history of continuously supplying specialty gases in the form of ultra high purity standard gas, gas mixtures, and rare gases for laboratory usage. Our gas solutions serve as instrumentation gas (such as carrier gas), calibration gases (also known as span gas), fuel gas and zero gas with customisation available.
Gas Chromatography
Gas chromatography (GC) is a separation method that allows a mixture to be broken down into different components, and is usually paired with Mass Spectrometry and referred to as GCMS. It is important to choose the right carrier gas - the most common are hydrogen, helium, argon, nitrogen and air - with the right level of purity. This way you get accurate and consistent measurement results.
Each time a new gas cylinder is connected, the equipment should be checked and flushed. This is to eliminate any risk of contamination. If this procedure is not performed or is performed incorrectly, it may affect the quality of the measurement results.
Carrier Gas
Inert gases used to carry analysis samples, also known as mobile phaseCarrier gases are used in FID, TCD, ECD, NPD, AED, PID etc.
Gas | Recommended Gases | |
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Argon | ALPHAGAZ™ Ar | HPSG |
Helium |
ALPHAGAZ™ He |
HPSG |
Hydrogen | ALPHAGAZ™ H2 | HPSG |
Nitrogen |
ALPHAGAZ™ N2 |
HPSG |
Oxygen | ALPHAGAZ™ O2 | HPSG |
ALPHAGAZ™ - Air Liquide branded product in HPSG range
HPSG - High Purity Specialty Gas, also known as Ultra High Purity (UHP) Gas
Nebulisation or Collision Gas
For fragmentation of precursor ionsGas | Recommended Gases | |
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Nitrogen |
ALPHAGAZ™ N2 |
HPSG |
Air | ALPHAGAZ™ Air |
ALPHAGAZTM - Air Liquide branded product in HPSG range
HPSG - High Purity Specialty Gas, also known as Ultra High Purity (UHP) Gas
Fuel Gas
For ignition purposesGas | Recommended Gases | ||
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Air | ALPHAGAZ™ Air | HPSG | |
Hydrogen |
ALPHAGAZ™ H2 |
HPSG |
ALPHAGAZ™ - Air Liquide branded product in HPSG range
HPSG - High Purity Specialty Gas, also known as Ultra High Purity (UHP) Gas
Solvent Purge
Gas bubbling through a sample to direct VOCs into an absorbent trapGas | Recommended Gases | ||
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Helium | ALPHAGAZ™ He | HPSG | |
Nitrogen | ALPHAGAZ™ N2 | HPSG | |
Argon | ALPHAGAZ™ Ar | HPSG |
ALPHAGAZ™ - Air Liquide branded product in HPSG range
HPSG - High Purity Specialty Gas, also known as Ultra High Purity (UHP) Gas
Venturi Gas
To create negative pressure when passed by a smaller orificeGas | Recommended Gases | |
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Air | ALPHAGAZ™ Air | |
Nitrogen |
ALPHAGAZ™ N2 |
HPSG |
ALPHAGAZ™ - Air Liquide branded product in HPSG range
HPSG - High Purity Specialty Gas, also known as Ultra High Purity (UHP) Gas
Gas Spectroscopy and Spectrometry
Spectrometry examines the wavelengths of photons emitted by atoms or molecules as they transition from an excited state to a lower energy state. We pride our selves in supporting:
- Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) — also known as Atomic Emission Spectrometry (ICP-AES) or Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES)
- Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS)
- Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopy
- Ultraviolet (UV) and Infrared (IF) Gas Spectroscopy
Purge Gas
Gas removal before introduction of a new gas or gas mixturePurge gas is used in ICP and UV Fluo.
Gas | Recommended Gases | ||
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Nitrogen | ALPHAGAZ™ N2 | HPSG | |
Argon | ALPHAGAZ™ Ar |
HPSG |
ALPHAGAZ™ - Air Liquide branded product in HPSG range
HPSG - High Purity Specialty Gas, also known as Ultra High Purity (UHP) Gas
Magnet Cooling
Low and ultra low temperatures for better NMR sensitivityGas | Recommended Gases |
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Helium |
Industrial Grade |
Nitrogen |
Industrial Grade |
Fuel Gas
For ignition purposesGas | Recommended Gases | |
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Nitrous Oxide | HPSG | |
Acetylene | HPSG |
HPSG - High Purity Specialty Gas, also known as Ultra High Purity (UHP) Gas
Emission Control
Shipping industries, carmakers and heavy industries are regulated worldwide to carefully monitor and manage the release of carbon emissions and pollutants such as Sulfur Oxides and Nitrous Oxides into the atmosphere.
We offer specialised products and services for ambient air monitoring, emissions testing and emission control for Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) and Greenhouse Gases (GHG).
Stable Isotope Analysis
The ratios between stable isotopes in the same element form a kind of fingerprint. This makes it possible to trace the origin of foodstuffs and medicines among other applications. The technology is also useful for atmospheric measurements of greenhouse gases or for geochemical measurements to optimise oil and gas drilling.
Air Liquide's ALPHAGAZ™ reference gases provide you with a traceable and specific stable isotope fingerprint in a single gas (eg CO2 or CH4) or in a composite gas mixture that may contain multiple components.
These gases allow the user to reliably measure the concentration of the stable isotope relative to the concentration of the element's most common stable isotope (delta values). The gases are available in different cylinder sizes and are suitable for different research applications.
Allow us to assess the best product for your laboratory
Our experts will help you choose the right gas for your analysis and give you advice on the use of related equipment. In this way, it is possible to obtain reliable and high-quality measurement results in complete safety.
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