Stable isotope analysis relies on the simultaneous or near-simultaneous measurement of two individual species. In the case of the Picarro G1101-i and G2101-i gas analyzers, these two species are 12C16O2 and 13C16O2, which we denote 12C and 13C for simplicity. In the G1101-i,…
The Picarro G1101-i and G2101-i gas analyzers provide field measurements of the stable isotope ratio d13CO2 with a precision of 0.3 permil in five minutes. In an isotope ratio mass spectrometry (IRMS) laboratory, it is customary to dry the samples to very low dew points (< - 45C) prior to isotope analysis. For field work, however, drying the…
This is yearly maintenance kit quick start guide for Picarro's HAPs G2xxx analyzers.
This is the yearly maintenance kit quick start guide for Picarro's GHG, L2xxx, and EtO analyzers.
This is the yearly maintenance kit quick start guide for Picarro's G4xxx analyzers.
This document serves as a general guide on how to approach and successfully calibrate a Picarro cavity ring-down spectrometer (CRDS). The steps described herein can be used on isotopic and/or concentration analyzers that measure CO2, CO, CH4, H2O, C2H2, C2H4, C2H6, CH2O, O2…