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Ethane is the second largest component of natural gas and can be isolated on an industrial scale. The chief use of ethane is to produce ethylene which is needed in manufacturing plastic, automotive antifreeze, detergent and so on.

The ethane accompanying a methane source can serve as a specific fingerprint. Quantifying the ethane to methane (C2:C1) ratios provides us with means to understand processes yielding methane, and a unique tool to measure and determine the source of methane emissions - including landfills, fracking sites, and abandoned oil and gas wells.

Picarro offers the high-precision ppb measurements of ethane which enables the real-time methane emission source attribution in the world’s most challenging, remote environments.

Analyzers

Product Measurements Applications

G2210-i Isotope Analyzer

The Picarro G2210-i isotope analyzer precisely, simultaneously, and continuously measures δ13C in methane (CH4) and the ethane (C2H6) to methane (CH4) ratio for real-time source attribution and quantification of methane emissions.

Peripherals

Product Measurements Applications

16-Port Distribution Manifold

The Picarro 16-Port Distribution Manifold provides unparalleled multiport sample-data collection.

Closed System Measurements

Whether you are looking at gas evolution from soils or vegetation, or the incorporation of stable labels into living organisms, our rugged, high-precision analyzers offer unparalleled performance. Picarro’s (A0702) small cavity design technology has long been the optimal choice for sample-limited studies. Now we have developed a series of turn-key systems especially designed to avoid external contamination.

Sage Gas Autosampler

The Picarro Sage gas autosampler (A0344) is designed to simplify discrete sample analysis when paired with a Picarro gas analyzer. Featuring a 150-position vial rack for 12mL headspace vials, this advanced system is designed for high-throughput laboratories, offering efficiency and precision in every analysis.

The Sage’s software seamlessly integrates with Picarro analyzer software, simplifying method development and streamlining data analysis. This integration ensures that researchers can easily configure and optimize their analyses, reducing setup times and improving overall workflow efficiency.

In addition, the Sage gas autosampler ensures precise injections with minimal downtime, delivering reliable and accurate results consistently. It’s designed to meet the demands of high-volume, high-precision gas analysis, making it a powerful tool for laboratories focused on efficiency and accuracy.

Sage Gas Autosampler Advantages: