Picarro is a leading provider of solutions to measure greenhouse gas (GHG) concentrations, trace gases and stable isotopes across many scientific applications, along with the energy and utilities markets.

Applications requiring trace gas analysis include environmental monitoring, emissions monitoring, greener automotive engine development, semiconductor fabs, cleanroom technology and bio-pharmaceutical process monitoring. All these applications can benefit from a turnkey analyzer that provides real-time speed, high precision and sensitivity to parts-per-billion and beyond. And, from a practical standpoint, the ideal trace gas analyzer requires minimal or no sample preparation or dilution, and is contained in a rugged, compact platform with low operating costs. Specifically, the latter means no need for a trained technician and, optimally, the capability for remote, unmanned operation.

Greenhouse gases include CO₂, CH₄, N₂O, NH₃, CO, O₂ and H₂O, trace gases include CO₂, CH₄, NH₃, H₂CO, H₂O₂, H₂S, HCl, HF, O₂, C₂H₄O and H₂O, isotopes includes carbon-13, oxygen-18 and 17 and hydrogen.