Gas detection techniques have a fascinating history, dating back to the 19th century when canaries served as early warning systems for toxic gases in coal mines. When coal emerged as the Industrial ...

Micro-thermal conductivity detector (µTCD) gas sensors work by detecting changes in the thermal conductivity of the surrounding medium and are used as detectors in many applications such as gas ...

I have received a number of questions from visitors to the Industrial Scientific Corp. online blog covering a multitude of gas detection issues. EHS Today asked me to reprise some of the more ...

A new study demonstrates how graphene foam can outperform leading commercial gas sensors in detecting potentially dangerous and explosive chemicals. The discovery opens the door for a new generation ...

Gas density is frequently estimated indirectly by gas pressure sensors. Because the pressure in a tightly sealed compartment fluctuates greatly with temperature, such systems require temperature ...

In residential properties and commercial industries that rely heavily on propane, natural gas and other combustible gases, one of the biggest safety concerns is reliable leak detection. Today in 2025, ...

Peracetic Acid is widely used for disinfection within the food and medical industries. It is a strong oxidizer with known ...

Oxygen deficiencies, explosive atmospheres, and exposure to toxic gases and vapors injure or kill hundreds of workers every year during confined space entry procedures. The atmospheric conditions that ...