Product Description
CH₄ 5.0% / Nitrogen (N₂) Balance Calibration Gas
Maintain dependable gas detector performance with this CH₄ 5.0% / Nitrogen (N₂) balance calibration gas, formulated for calibration, bump testing, and preventative maintenance of portable and fixed gas detection systems. Packaged in a 221-liter disposable steel cylinder with a 250 PSI fill pressure and a CGA-165 valve connection, this non-reactive calibration gas mixture provides stable, repeatable gas concentrations for accurate detector verification and reliable sensor performance.
Calibration Gas Composition
| Gas | Concentration |
|---|---|
| Methane (CH₄) | 5.0% |
| Balance Gas | Nitrogen (N₂) |
This methane calibration gas is widely used by industrial hygienists, EHS professionals, maintenance technicians, and safety managers to calibrate combustible gas detectors in oil & gas, manufacturing, wastewater treatment, mining, utilities, chemical processing, confined space entry, and numerous other industrial environments where dependable gas monitoring supports workplace safety and regulatory compliance.
Cylinder Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Cylinder Size | 221 Liters |
| Pressure | 250 PSI |
| Water Capacity | 7.5 Cubic Feet |
| Valve Connection | CGA-165 |
| Cylinder Material | Steel |
| Cylinder Type | Disposable |
| Reactivity | Non-Reactive |
The 221-liter disposable steel cylinder provides an excellent balance of portability and gas capacity, making it ideal for routine calibration schedules, mobile service operations, and facility maintenance programs. It helps technicians maintain detector accuracy, verify sensor response, reduce instrument drift, and support consistent preventative maintenance practices for a wide range of gas detection instruments.
If your application requires a different methane concentration, oxygen percentage, cylinder size, or specialty gas blend, we manufacture custom calibration gas mixtures for virtually every gas detection application. Contact our team for a fast custom quote if your required mixture is not available in our online store.
