Understanding the dangers of Hydrogen Cyanide (HCN)
22/04/2026

Understanding the dangers of Hydrogen Cyanide (HCN)

Posted by Rhys Redrup
What is Hydrogen Cyanide (HCN)? Hydrogen cyanide, also referred to as prussic acid, is a chemical compound with the formula HCN. It is a highly toxic, colourless, and flammable liquid that boils just above room temperature. What are the dangers of Hydrogen Cyanide (HCN)? Early signs are often non-specific and may include central nervous system...
Catalytic bead sensors, how do they work
21/04/2026

Catalytic bead sensors, how do they work?

Posted by Rhys Redrup
Introduction to catalytic bead sensors Catalytic bead sensors (also known as pellistor sensors) are widely used to detect flammable gases. They function by measuring changes in resistance between a catalytically active bead and an inert reference bead when exposed to gas. Commonly found in sectors such as oil and gas, chemicals, power generation, waste management,...
top 5 accessories for your portable gas detector
21/04/2026

Top 5 accessories for your portable gas detector

Posted by Rhys Redrup
Top 5 accessories for your portable gas detector There are a range of accessories to choose from for your portable gas detector, here are the top 5 in our opinion: 1) Calibration gas Calibration / bump test gas is one of the most important accessories in our opinion. Without it, you can't calibrate or bump...
gas safety tips
21/04/2026

Top 5 Gas Safety Tips

Posted by Rhys Redrup
Top 5 Gas Safety Tips for the Workplace Working with a variety of gases can be dangerous, especially if you don't know how to detect / measure the concentration levels. Below are the top 5 gas safety tips recommended by Rockall Safety: 1) Choose the correct gas detector for the risk There are a range...