Carbon Monoxide (CO)

Carbon Monoxide

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a naturally occurring compound composed of one carbon atom covalently triple bonded to an oxygen atom. It is an odorless, colorless, and tasteless gas formed by incomplete combustion. Natural sources of carbon monoxide include volcanoes, while natural sinks include soil.

Like many other greenhouse gases, carbon monoxide concentrations have increased with industrialization, primarily from fossil fuel use. Indoors sources, such as gas stoves or leaky furnaces raise concern in closed environments where they can cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Because of carbon monoxide’s role in both radiative forcing and human health risks, precisely measuring carbon monoxide is vital to both humans and the environment.

Picarro has designed and produced several gas concentration analyzers that precisely measure carbon monoxide for laboratory and field studies.

Analyzers

Product Measurements Applications

G2401 Gas Concentration Analyzer

The Picarro G2401 gas concentration analyzer provides simultaneous, precise measurement of carbon monoxide (CO), carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4) at parts-per-billion (ppb), and water (H2O) vapor at parts-per-million (ppm) sensitivity with negligible drift for atmospheric science, air quality, and emissions quantification.

G2401-m In-flight Gas Concentration Analyzer

The Picarro G2401-m gas concentration analyzer provides simultaneous, precise measurement of carbon monoxide (CO), carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4) at parts-per-billion (ppb), and water (H2O) vapor at parts-per-million (ppm) sensitivity with negligible drift for atmospheric science, air quality, and emissions quantification.

G5310 Gas Concentration Analyzer

The Picarro G5310 gas concentration analyzer provides simultaneous, precise measurement of nitrous oxide (N2O), carbon monoxide (CO) at parts-per-trillion (ppt), and water (H2O) vapor at parts-per-million (ppm) sensitivity with negligible drift for atmospheric science, air quality, and emissions quantification.

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