Mixing gases to achieve desired ppm

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This discussion focuses on mixing Hydrogen and Nitrogen gases to achieve specific parts per million (ppm) concentrations of Hydrogen in a 2-liter container. The user seeks clarity on whether ppm should be measured by mass, volume, or molecule count. Additionally, they inquire about the pressure required to fill the container with Nitrogen before adding Hydrogen to reach the desired ppm levels without using mass flow controllers.

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  • Understanding of gas laws and behavior, particularly Dalton's Law of Partial Pressures.
  • Familiarity with ppm calculations in gas mixtures.
  • Knowledge of mass flow meters and their operation.
  • Basic principles of vacuum systems and pressure measurement.
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Chemical engineers, laboratory technicians, and anyone involved in gas mixing and concentration analysis will benefit from this discussion.

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I have to mix 2 gases, Hydrogen and Nitrogen to achieve a constant flow of mixed gas with 100, 200... 1000 ppm of H2 in the mixture.

I have mass flow meters to adjust the flow of each individual gas but how do I determine what they should read to achieve the desired ppm
 
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Parts per million of what? Mass? Volume? Molecule count?
 
ppm of volume in the container... sorry for being vague. the container has a volume of 2l.

Also, without using the mass flow controllers, if i were to just fill in the container with hydrogen and nitrogen starting from vacuum, what should be the pressure to which i should fill up nitrogen and then add hydrogen to get the desired ppm
 

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