Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) Gas Detectors
Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) is an extremely toxic by-product of burning hydrocarbons. Major sources of NO2 are internal combustion engines (e.g., diesel engines) and thermal power stations. Other sources of nitrogen dioxide include petroleum and metal refineries, manufacturing industries, wastewater treatment plants, and coal-fired power stations.
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Characteristics of Nitrogen Dioxide
Nitrogen dioxide is a yellow-brown gas with a characteristic pungent, acrid odor. Nitrogen dioxide is soluble in water, where it reacts to form nitric acid. NO2 can be found in industries where the burning of diesel fuel takes place. The most toxic component in diesel emissions is nitrogen dioxide.
Nitrogen dioxide exposure in low doses can irritate the eyes and throat or cause a headache, nausea, and gradual loss of strength. High doses of NO2 can cause pulmonary edema (water in the lungs) and death.
More about Nitrogen Dioxide
NITROGEN DIOXIDE - NO2
Effects of Various NO2 Levels
How to Detect Nitrogen Dioxide
Regardless of industry or application, Industrial Scientific offers a wide range of nitrogen dioxide gas detectors, including the Tango® TX1 and GasBadge® Pro single-gas detectors, the Ventis® Pro5, Ventis® MX4, and MX6 iBrid® multi-gas detectors, and the Radius® BZ1 Area Monitor.