Michell XGA301 industrial gas analyser for glove boxes

Glove boxes are used extensively to handle hazardous or sensitive materials, often with a protective or highly controlled atmosphere. Michell’s XGA301 industrial gas analyser provides a method to monitor for air leaks combined with moisture measurement. The instrument is one of the most adaptable in the company’s range, offering a choice of zirconia or electrochemical sensors for measuring oxygen with optional moisture measurements via a built-in Easidew transmitter.

Glove boxes often have an inert gas, such as nitrogen or argon, introduced as an atmosphere. The analyser’s electrochemical sensor can be calibrated to detect trace oxygen from 0.1 to 10,000 ppm to alert users early to any leaks of air into the system. Where a dry atmosphere is also needed, the option of moisture measurements using an Easidew enables users to monitor for moisture ingress.

Applications for glove boxes are numerous, including electrochemical experiment handling, chemical and sample storage, welding, semiconductor manufacturing, pharmaceutical handling and photovoltaic research.