Hiden Analytical Released Specialized Carbon Monoxide Sensor
The device enables precise CO detection in complex gas mixtures, improving analysis accuracy for industrial and research workflows.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Chemistry
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Hiden Analytical has released a new carbon monoxide (CO) analyzer designed to provide accurate concentration measurements in gas mixtures containing nitrogen, carbon dioxide, or methane. This hardware is currently available and integrates directly with the company's existing HPR-20 and QGA 2.0 mass spectrometry systems.
Why it matters
The system addresses measurement difficulties when interfering gases complicate standard mass spectrometry analysis. By providing a dedicated path for CO quantification, it improves data reliability in complex chemical environments.
The device offers a measurement range spanning from 0-2,000 ppm up to 0-100% CO. In test validations, the system measured 0.51 vol% for a 0.52 vol% mixture and 0.09 vol% for a 0.10 vol% mixture.
The players
Hiden Analytical
A developer of advanced mass spectrometry systems and gas analysis instrumentation used by research and industrial laboratories.
The details
The analyzer functions as a secondary stream to existing Hiden mass spectrometry hardware, which uses ionized molecules to determine the composition of gas samples. While the mass spectrometer monitors a wide range of gas components, this dedicated CO sensor isolates the specific carbon monoxide signature. The system synchronizes data acquisition and display through unified software, allowing researchers to track CO levels simultaneously with other gaseous species.
Timeline
September 23, 2026: Hiden Analytical announced the immediate availability of the new carbon monoxide analyzer.
The Tech Race
This release follows a trend in the analytical chemistry market toward modular, hardware-integrated solutions that augment base mass spectrometry setups. It positions Hiden to compete more effectively in specialized chemical processing where specific, non-interfering detection is a requirement.
Researchers currently using Hiden HPR-20 or QGA 2.0 systems can now integrate this sensor to eliminate the need for secondary, standalone analysis methods. The system is available for purchase now and requires existing Hiden mass spectrometry hardware to function.
The takeaway
The analyzer provides a validated solution for CO measurement in the presence of complex gas backgrounds. Users should watch for future technical documentation on cross-gas interference performance to confirm the system's accuracy limits in their specific experimental setups.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Selectscience.
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