{"product_id":"hydrogen-cyanide","title":"HCN sensor","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"color: #fa0b0b;\"\u003e*\n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2414\/4387\/files\/HCN.pdf?v=1792738404\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #fa0b0b;\"\u003e\n      \u003cu\u003eDownload datasheet\u003c\/u\u003e\n    \u003c\/a\u003e\n  *\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"pro_inner_rit\" style=\"font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhere is it found?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\n    Hydrogen cyanide (HCN) is a colorless, highly volatile and flammable\n    liquid that evaporates quickly. It occurs both naturally and\n    as a result of industrial activities.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\n    It is found in mines, specifically gold mining operations;\n    combustion processes, such as vehicle exhaust and biomass burning;\n    and industrial applications, especially in the production\n    of plastics (like acrylonitrile), synthetic fibers, dyes,\n    pesticides and electroplating.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy measure it?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\n    HCN is extremely toxic due to its interference with the body's\n    ability to use oxygen. Acute exposure can lead to headache,\n    dizziness, nausea, confusion, rapid breathing and loss of\n    consciousness. High concentrations can cause seizures,\n    respiratory failure, cardiac arrest and death within minutes.\n    Besides, long-term, low-level exposure can lead to neurological\n    problems, respiratory issues and thyroid dysfunction.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\n    Due to its high toxicity and volatility, hydrogen cyanide\n    is classified as a highly hazardous air pollutant and is\n    strictly regulated in occupational and environmental settings.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eHCN cartridge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\n    The HCN cartridge features an integrated electrochemical sensor\n    capable of detecting both low concentrations of HCN (below 1 ppm)\n    and higher levels, up to 50 ppm, with an accuracy of ± 0.10 ppm.\n    However, the HCN sensor exhibits significant cross-sensitivity\n    to SO\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e and NO\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\n    To ensure maximum accuracy when high concentrations of\n    NO\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e and SO\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e are expected, it is recommended\n    to use NO\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e, O\u003csub\u003e3\u003c\/sub\u003e and SO\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e cartridges\n    alongside the HCN cartridge. This setup allows the Kunak\n    algorithm to compensate for cross-sensitivity and deliver\n    more precise measurements.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #999; padding: 10px;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #999; padding: 10px;\"\u003eElectrochemical\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #999; padding: 10px;\"\u003eUnit of measurement\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #999; padding: 10px;\"\u003emg\/m\u003csup\u003e3\u003c\/sup\u003e, ppm\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #999; padding: 10px;\"\u003eMeasurement range \u003csup\u003e(1)\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #999; padding: 10px;\"\u003e0–50 ppm\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #999; padding: 10px;\"\u003eResolution \u003csup\u003e(2)\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #999; padding: 10px;\"\u003e0.01 ppm\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #999; padding: 10px;\"\u003eOperating temperature range \u003csup\u003e(3)\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #999; padding: 10px;\"\u003e-20 to 45 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #999; padding: 10px;\"\u003eOperating RH range \u003csup\u003e(4)\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #999; padding: 10px;\"\u003e0 to 99 %RH\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #999; padding: 10px;\"\u003eRecommended RH range \u003csup\u003e(5)\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #999; padding: 10px;\"\u003e15 to 90 %RH\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #999; padding: 10px;\"\u003eOperating life \u003csup\u003e(6)\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #999; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u0026gt; 24 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #999; padding: 10px;\"\u003eGuarantee range \u003csup\u003e(7)\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #999; padding: 10px;\"\u003e200 ppm\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #999; padding: 10px;\"\u003eLimit of Detection (LOD) \u003csup\u003e(8)\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #999; padding: 10px;\"\u003e0.02 ppm\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #999; padding: 10px;\"\u003eRepeatability \u003csup\u003e(9)\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #999; padding: 10px;\"\u003e0.03 ppm\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #999; padding: 10px;\"\u003eResponse time \u003csup\u003e(10)\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #999; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u0026lt; 160 sec\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #999; padding: 10px;\"\u003eTypical accuracy \u003csup\u003e(12)\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #999; padding: 10px;\"\u003e± 0.1 ppm\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #999; padding: 10px;\"\u003eTypical precision R\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e \u003csup\u003e(11)\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #999; padding: 10px;\"\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #999; padding: 10px;\"\u003eTypical slope \u003csup\u003e(11)\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #999; padding: 10px;\"\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #999; padding: 10px;\"\u003eTypical intercept (a) \u003csup\u003e(11)\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #999; padding: 10px;\"\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #999; padding: 10px;\"\u003eDQO - Typical U(exp) \u003csup\u003e(13)\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #999; padding: 10px;\"\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #999; padding: 10px;\"\u003eTypical intra-model variability \u003csup\u003e(14)\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #999; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u0026lt; 0.1 ppm\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 12px; margin-top: 24px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\n    \u003col\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eMeasurement range:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        Concentration range measured by the sensor.\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n      \u003cli\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eResolution:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        Smallest unit of measurement that can be indicated by the sensor.\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n      \u003cli\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eOperating temperature range:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        Temperature interval at which the sensor is rated to operate safely\n        and provide measurements. In the PM sensor Type A: -40 to 50 °C\n        with heater (more information on this version on request).\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n      \u003cli\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eOperating RH range:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        Humidity interval at which the sensor is rated to operate safely\n        and provide measurements.\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n      \u003cli\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eRecommended RH range:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        Recommended relative humidity range for optimal sensor performance.\n        Continuous exposure outside the recommended range may damage the cartridge.\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n      \u003cli\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eOperating life:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        Time period during which the sensor can operate effectively and\n        accurately under normal conditions.\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n      \u003cli\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eGuarantee range:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        Concentration range covered by Kunak's guarantee.\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n      \u003cli\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eLOD (Limit of Detection):\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        Measured at laboratory conditions at 20 °C and 50% RH.\n        The limit of detection is the minimum concentration that can be\n        detected as significantly different to zero gas concentration,\n        calculated according to the Technical Specification CEN\/TS 17660.\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n      \u003cli\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eRepeatability:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        Measured at laboratory conditions at 20 °C and 50% RH.\n        Closeness of the agreement between the results of successive\n        measurements of the same measurand carried out under the same\n        conditions of measurement, calculated according to the\n        Technical Specification CEN\/TS 17660.\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n      \u003cli\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eResponse time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        Time needed by the sensor to reach 90% of the final stable value.\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n      \u003cli\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eTypical precision – R\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e, slope and intercept:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        Statistics obtained between the device hourly measurements and\n        reference instruments in field tests between -10 to +30 °C\n        at different locations. For the type B PM sensor, the expected\n        error for PM\u003csub\u003e10\u003c\/sub\u003e is higher in the presence of coarse particles.\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n      \u003cli\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eTypical accuracy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        For criteria pollutants, this is the average Mean Absolute Error\n        (MAE) obtained between the device hourly measurements and reference\n        instruments for 1 to 8 months of field tests between -10 to +30 °C\n        in different countries. For other pollutants, it is the expected\n        error of the measurement at the reading.\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n      \u003cli\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eDQO - Typical U(exp):\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        Data Quality Objective expressed as the Expanded Uncertainty in the\n        Limit Value obtained between the device hourly measurements and\n        reference instruments for 1 to 8 months of field tests between\n        -10 to +30 °C in different countries, calculated according to\n        the European Air Quality Directive 2024\/2881 and the Technical\n        Specification CEN\/TS 17660. For the type B PM sensor, the expected\n        error for PM\u003csub\u003e10\u003c\/sub\u003e is higher in the presence of coarse particles.\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n      \u003cli\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eTypical intra-model variability:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        Calculated as the standard deviation of the three sensor means\n        in 1 to 8 months of field tests between -10 to +30 °C\n        in different countries.\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eA, B, C, D superindex:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      The super indexes refer to different types of cartridges related\n      to the same target pollutant but with different technical specifications.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DiamondSci","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49957897076995,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2414\/4387\/files\/HCN_jpg.webp?v=1792738448","url":"https:\/\/diamondsci.com\/products\/hydrogen-cyanide","provider":"DiamondSci","version":"1.0","type":"link"}