Product Description
Propane (C₃H₈) 100 PPM / Ethane (C₂H₆) 100 PPM / Methane (CH₄) 5,000 PPM Calibration Gas – 680L Cylinder
Maintaining reliable combustible gas detection requires routine calibration using stable hydrocarbon reference mixtures. This three-gas hydrocarbon calibration blend combines methane, propane, and ethane at controlled concentrations used to verify the response of LEL sensors and portable combustible gas monitors deployed across industrial safety programs.
The mixture contains Methane at 5,000 ppm, Propane at 100 ppm, and Ethane at 100 ppm balanced in air, providing a dependable reference gas for technicians performing bump testing and calibration of gas detection instruments used to monitor flammable hydrocarbons.
Supplied in a high-capacity 680L aluminum cylinder with CGA valve, this cylinder is designed for large industrial facilities, gas utilities, and maintenance teams performing frequent calibration across multiple detectors or long-term monitoring programs.
Gas Composition
| Gas | Concentration |
|---|---|
| Methane (CH₄) | 5,000 PPM |
| Propane (C₃H₈) | 100 PPM |
| Ethane (C₂H₆) | 100 PPM |
| Balance Gas | Air |
Cylinder Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Cylinder Size | 680L |
| Pressure | 1800 PSI |
| Valve | CGA Specific |
| Cylinder Material | Aluminum |
| Gas Reactivity | Non-Reactive |
| Approximate Gas Volume | 19 Cubic Feet |
Industrial Applications
This hydrocarbon calibration gas mixture is commonly used for maintaining and verifying gas detection equipment monitoring combustible hydrocarbon gases.
Typical applications include:
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Combustible gas detector calibration
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LEL sensor bump testing
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Oil and gas production facilities
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Pipeline and gas distribution monitoring
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Industrial safety and maintenance programs
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Utility infrastructure inspections
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Confined space entry monitoring
Routine calibration ensures detectors accurately detect combustible gas concentrations, supporting reliable hazard monitoring and workplace safety compliance.
Detector Compatibility
This calibration gas mixture can be used with many portable combustible gas detectors and multi-gas monitors, including instruments manufactured by:
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MSA
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Industrial Scientific
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Honeywell BW
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RKI Instruments
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Dräger
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GfG Instruments
Always verify the recommended calibration gas concentrations specified by the detector manufacturer before performing calibration.
Custom Calibration Gas Blends
If your required gas mixture, cylinder size, or concentrations are not listed, we can provide custom calibration gas mixtures tailored to specific gas detection applications. Contact our team for a fast quote on specialty gas blends.
