Tube Hydrocarbons 0.1%/c (10) | Draeger

The Draeger Tube Hydrocarbons 0.1%/c (10) is likely a type of gas detection tube manufactured by Draeger for measuring the concentration of hydrocarbons in air. Draeger tubes are widely used in industrial hygiene, environmental monitoring, and safety applications. They provide a quick and reliable way to detect various gases or vapors, including hydrocarbons.

Product Details Description:

• Type: Gas Detection Tube

• Manufacturer: Draeger

• Target Gas: Hydrocarbons (such as alkanes, alkenes, and other organic compounds)

• Measurement Range: 0.1% (or 1,000 ppm) per volume of air (depending on the specific model)

• Tube Characteristics:

  • Each tube typically contains a reagent that changes color when the target gas is absorbed.

  • The concentration of the gas is determined by the length of the color change in the tube.

  • In this case, 0.1%/c (10) refers to a concentration of 0.1% (or 1,000 ppm) of hydrocarbons with a standard scale of measurement in the tube, and 10 could indicate the number of measurements or calibration standard.

• Purpose: Designed for measuring the concentration of hydrocarbons in air. These tubes are commonly used for environmental monitoring, workplace safety, and leak detection in industrial settings.

• Usage:

  • Insert the tube into a Draeger pump.

  • Draw a specific volume of air through the tube, causing the reagent to react with the gas.

  • Read the color change, which will correlate to the concentration of hydrocarbons in the air.

• Pack Size: Tubes typically come in boxes of 10, so "10" likely refers to the number of tubes in the pack.

• Applications: Used in:

  • Industrial hygiene (monitoring workplace environments for exposure to hydrocarbons)

  • Environmental monitoring (detecting volatile organic compounds or VOCs)

  • Safety checks for gas leaks (e.g., from equipment or in confined spaces)

Key Features:

• Quick and simple: Provides immediate, visual results.

• Portable and easy to use: Ideal for fieldwork and spot-checks.

• High accuracy: The reagent inside the tube is finely calibrated to provide precise readings.

Limitations:

• Single-use: Once the gas has passed through the tube and reacted, it cannot be reused.

• Limited Range: Can only measure gases within a specific range or concentration, which may require multiple tubes for different levels of exposure.