This application note demonstrates the analysis of Methyl Ethyl Sulfide (MES) in natural gas using the Agilent 490 Micro GC. The Agilent 490 Micro GC is a rugged, compact, laboratory-quality gas analysis platform that generates more data in less time for faster and better business decisions.
The document details how to analyze Methyl Ethyl Sulfide (MES), an organosulfur compound used as an odorant for natural gas, using the Agilent 490 Micro GC. It highlights that the instrument features a special dedicated column channel specifically designed for separating MES from other compounds in natural gas.
The note provides specific operational parameters and typical results. The analysis uses Helium as a carrier gas at 70 kPa with an injection time of 255 msec and an injector temperature of 110 °C. Typical sample information includes n-Decane at 11 ppm and Methyl Ethyl Sulfide (MES) at 14 ppm.
| Model Number | G3581A |
|---|---|
| Column Channel Type | MES in natural gas |
| n-Decane Concentration | 11 ppm |
| MES Concentration | 14 ppm |
It is used as an odorant for natural gas because it has a characteristic odor.
A special dedicated column channel labeled 'MES in natural gas' is equipped on the instrument.