Pure Gas Testing

Trace Analytics, LLC provides analyses for pure gases used in a variety of industries.

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Testing can include gas purity by difference e.g. the pure gas concentration is determined to ± 0.3% absolute, then all other determined gases are subtracted from 100.00% to arrive at the reported value.
We provide Gas Purity Testing for the following gases:

Argon
Nitrogen
Nitrous Oxide
Oxygen

Impurity Testing – Inert Gases
Impurities such as oxygen, nitrogen, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, total volatile hydrocarbons, halogenated hydrocarbons, and water can be determined for the above pure gases. We can also provide analyses of particles, water, and oil for pure gas systems.

The following are gas specifications commonly used. We can also provide a custom specification based on your requirements.

Pure Gases - Selected Air Quality Specifications
AIR QUALITY SPECIFICATION	THC	CO	CH4	CO2	H2O	DP, °F	O2	N2	OIL	ODOR	OTHER
CGA G-4.3-2007 Type I Grade D Oxygen	40	N/A	N/A	N/A	50	-54.5	99.5	N/A	0	None	N/A
CGA G-10.1-2008 Type I Grade B Nitrogen	N/A	10	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	0.1	99.0(N)	N/A	N/A	N/A
Commercial Item Description, CID A-A-59503C, Nitrogen, Type I, Grade B	50	N/A	N/A	N/A	26	-64	0.5	99.5(N)	N/A	No Odor	Particulate Matter Maximum Dimension, µm (M)
	50	N/A	N/A	N/A	26	-64	0.5	99.5(N)	N/A	No Odor	50
IEST-STD-CC1246D-2002 Levels 100 and A/100(I)	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	100 (M1)	N/A	No. Particles 5 µm Dia. and Larger	No. Particles 15 µm Dia. and Larger	Additional Particle Size Ranges Below
IEST-STD-CC1246D-2002 Levels 100 and A/100(I)	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	100 (M1)	N/A	1780	264	N/A
MIL-PRF-27401F-2008 Nitrogen Grade A Type I (N1)	58.3	N/A	N/A	N/A	26.3	-63.5	0.5	≥99.5	N/A	N/A	Impurities, ppmv (M3)
MIL-PRF-27401F-2008 Nitrogen Grade A Type I (N1)	58.3	N/A	N/A	N/A	26.3	-63.5	0.5	≥99.5	N/A	N/A	≤5,000
Navy A-A-59155-2008 Grade B Nitrogen	50	N/A	N/A	N/A	25	-64	0.5	99.5(N)	N/A	None	Moisture Content, mg/L	Particle Content, >50 µm	Other
Navy A-A-59155-2008 Grade B Nitrogen	50	N/A	N/A	N/A	25	-64	0.5	99.5(N)	N/A	None	0.02	None	N/A
USP Nitrogen 99 Percent-2007	N/A	10	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	≤1.0	≥99	N/A	None Discernable	N/A
USP Oxygen 99 Percent-2004	N/A	10	N/A	300	N/A	N/A	99.0-100.0	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
THC = Total Gaseous Hydrocarbons, ppmv CO2 = Carbon Dioxide, ppmv O2 = Oxygen, volume % HS = Halogenated Solvents, ppmv CO = Carbon Monoxide, ppmv H2O = Water, ppmv N2 = Nitrogen, volume % Odor = Odor as supplied by customer CH4 = Methane, ppmv DP = Dew Point, °F at 0 psig Oil = Oil Mist & Particulate, mg/m3
Air & Gas Specifications referenced above may be viewed and/or purchased from: CGA - Compressed Gas Association • U.S. Navy Dive Manual • U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention

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About Trace Analytics

Trace Analytics is an A2LA accredited laboratory established in 1989. We’ve been testing compressed air and gases for over 30 yers. We have a Team of Experts ready to answer your questions and help you get started with your air quality assurance program.

To receive more information about process air and pure gas testing for the medical device industry, ISO 8573-1 and our baseline testing with the AirCheck✓™ Kit.

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AirCheck Kits

Trace’s AirCheck✓ Kit™ K802 is designed to obtain samples quickly from points of use. Sampling for pure gases is quick and easy, step-by-step instructions will help technicians achieve successful sampling. Whether testing to a published standard, or your internal specification, Trace Analytics is here to help.

The AirCheck✓ Kit™ can be used to sample for pure gases such as oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and carbon dioxide.

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Trace Analytics’ laboratory is accredited by the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation. We use state-of-the-art lab equipment that allows us to analyze hundreds of compressed air and environmental samples daily. The result is consistency, accuracy, precision, and rapid turnaround. Trace is an A2LA accredited laboratory complying with ISO 17025, certificate #0322-01.

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