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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.

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We leverage our > 300 global product references to provide high customisable mixtures. They include accredited mixtures, complex mixtures with reactive components and/or low concentrations (in ppb, ppm, or %) and mixtures with a large number of components.

Designed for Your Laboratory

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 phase
Gas Recommended Gases
Argon ALPHAGAZTM 1 Ar ALPHAGAZTM 2 Ar HPSG
Helium

ALPHAGAZTM 1 He

ALPHAGAZTM 2 He HPSG
Hydrogen ALPHAGAZTM 1 H2 ALPHAGAZTM 2 H2 HPSG
Nitrogen

ALPHAGAZTM 1 N2

ALPHAGAZTM 2 N2 HPSG

ALPHAGAZTM - Air Liquide branded product in HPSG range
HPSG - High Purity Specialty Gas

Nebulisation or Collision Gas

For fragmentation of precursor ions
Gas Recommended Gases
Nitrogen

ALPHAGAZTM 1 N2

ALPHAGAZTM 2 N2 HPSG
Air ALPHAGAZTM 1 Air  

ALPHAGAZTM - Air Liquide branded product in HPSG range
HPSG - High Purity Specialty Gas

Fuel Gas

For ignition purposes
Gas Recommended Gases
Air ALPHAGAZTM 1 Air HPSG
Hydrogen

ALPHAGAZTM 1 H2

HPSG

ALPHAGAZTM - Air Liquide branded product in HPSG range
HPSG - High Purity Specialty Gas

Solvent Purge

Gas bubbling through a sample to direct VOCs into an absorbent trap
Gas Recommended Gases
Helium ALPHAGAZTM 1 He HPSG

ALPHAGAZTM - Air Liquide branded product in HPSG range
HPSG - High Purity Specialty Gas

Venturi Gas

To create negative pressure when passed by a smaller orifice
Gas Recommended Gases
Air ALPHAGAZTM 1 Air  
Nitrogen

ALPHAGAZTM 1 N2

HPSG

ALPHAGAZTM - Air Liquide branded product in HPSG range
HPSG - High Purity Specialty 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 mixture

Purge gas is used in ICP and UV Fluo.

Gas Recommended Gases
Nitrogen ALPHAGAZTM 1 N2 HSPG
Argon ALPHAGAZTM 1 Argon 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 sensitivity
Gas Recommended Gases
Helium Industrial Grade
Nitrogen Industrial Grade

 

Fuel Gas

For ignition purposes
Gas Recommended Gases
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.

Why Choose Us

  • Industry Leader
    We are a global leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health.

  • Reliability
    Our solutions are reliable, reproducible and in compliance with stringent and ever-evolving regulations.

  • Expertise
    Leverage our global network of industry experts tailored to your unique challenges.

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    Access a comprehensive suite of products, supply modes, and services designed for your specific requirements.

  • Focus on Quality
    Expect nothing less than the highest standards in process and product quality.

  • Sustainability
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