Draeger 8103251 Gas Detector Tube is designed for on-site qualitative and semi-quantitative monitoring of hydrogen fluoride (HF) in ambient air. Used with a Draeger tube pump, these glass-detector tubes provide a rapid measurement method for gas concentrations, typically in air samples drawn through the pump to assess HF exposure. The tube is configured for a two-range measurement: a lower range from 0.5 to 15 ppm and a higher range from 10 to 90 ppm, with a dedicated 2 minutes 25 seconds measurement time to deliver readings within the specified ranges. The glass tube includes a break-off tip for sample collection and is packaged in a box containing 10 tubes, aligning with common field-use workflows where multiple measurements may be needed for process monitoring or incident investigation.
Understanding the construction and supported use helps ensure proper sampling and interpretation. The glass detector tube is paired with Dräger’s standard pump system, a classic approach to gas analysis that relies on colorimetric or electrophoretic indicators inside the tube to indicate HF presence and concentration as the sample air flows through. This method provides a portable alternative to larger instrumentation when short turnaround measurements are required or when access to fixed gas-monitoring systems is limited. Handling and storage should follow standard safety practices for HF detection tubes, including proper seal integrity to prevent contamination and safe disposal after use.
Compatibility and packaging details are straightforward: the product is a 0.5/a HF detector tube in a box, with each box containing 10 tubes, suitable for users who routinely perform spot checks or survey measurements in industrial environments where hydrogen fluoride exposure is a concern. The tube material is glass, and it features a break-off tip for sample collection, which are typical characteristics of Draeger tubes used with compatible Draeger pump hardware for reliable field testing.
Features:
- Measurement ranges: 0.5–15 ppm and 10–90 ppm
- Measurement time: 2 minutes 25 seconds
- Tube material: Glass
- Break-off tip: Yes
- Package: Box
- Package quantity: 10 per box
- Gas Detected:
- Hydrogen Fluoride 0.5/a
- Standard Range Of Measurement:
- 0.5 - 15 ppm, 10 - 90 ppm
- Measurement Time:
- 2 Min, 25 Sec
- Tube Material:
- Glass
- Break-Off Tip:
- Yes
- Package Size:
- Box
- Box Quantity:
- 10/Box
