Draeger Mercury Vapor Detector Tubes
1 Draeger short-term detector tube for Mercury vapor, measuring range 0.05 to 2 mg/m3. Ranges, pump strokes, measuring times and color changes as published in the Dräger-Tubes & MicroTubes Handbook, 22nd edition (p. 219); prices are live. Ships in 1–2 business days.
Every Draeger tube for Mercury vapor
| Part number | Tube | Measuring range | Strokes (n) | Measuring time | Color change | Pack | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CH23101 | Draeger Mercury Vapor 0.1/b Detector Tubes, Box of 10 | 0.05 to 2 mg/m3 | 40 to 1 | max. 10 min | light yellow-gray → | Box of 10 | $130.15 |
Source: Dräger-Tubes & MicroTubes Handbook, 22nd edition (order no. 90 92 086), p. 219, Dräger Safety AG & Co. KGaA. Each tube page carries the full handbook entry: standard deviation, temperature and humidity limits, reaction principle and cross-sensitivities.
Draeger MicroTubes for Mercury vapor (X-act 7000)
| MicroTube | Measuring range | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Draeger Mercury MicroTube for X-act 7000, 0.005-0.25 mg/m³ | 0.005-0.25 mg/m³ | $238.59 |
MicroTubes are read electronically on the Draeger X-act 7000, not on a hand pump.
Mercury vapor exposure limits
| Limit | Value |
|---|---|
| OSHA PEL | TWA 0.1 mg/m³ |
| NIOSH REL | NIOSH REL:Hg Vapor: TWA 0.05 mg/m³ [skin]Other: C 0.1 mg/m³ [skin] |
| NIOSH IDLH | 10 mg/m³ (as Hg) |
| CAS number | 7439-97-6 (metal) |
| Formula | Hg (metal) |
| Other names | Colloidal mercury, Mercury metal, Metallic mercury, Quicksilver |
Source: NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards, Mercury compounds [except (organo) alkyls] (as Hg) (OSHA PEL from 29 CFR 1910.1000 Table Z as listed there). TWA = 8-hour time-weighted average, ST = short-term (15-minute), C = ceiling, Ca = NIOSH potential occupational carcinogen. NIOSH physical description: Metal: Silver-white, heavy, odorless liquid. [Note: "Other" Hg compounds include all inorganic & aryl Hg compounds except (organo) alkyls.]
Draeger short-term tubes are read on a Draeger accuro or X-act 5000 tube pump. Per the handbook (pp. 28–29), Draeger tubes and Draeger pumps are matched at the factory and form a single unit; other makers' pumps and tubes are not interchangeable with them. All Draeger tubes A–Z.
Guides: Draeger tubes by gas and range · tube ranges and the OSHA and NIOSH limits · what Draeger tubes measure · what the tube names mean · how to read a tube · the accuro pump.
Draeger Mercury vapor tube questions
Which Draeger tubes measure Mercury vapor? CH23101 (0.05 to 2 mg/m3).
What is the lowest range Draeger tube for Mercury vapor? CH23101, 0.05 to 2 mg/m3, 40 to 1 strokes.
What is the OSHA exposure limit for Mercury vapor? OSHA PEL TWA 0.1 mg/m³; NIOSH REL NIOSH REL:Hg Vapor: TWA 0.05 mg/m³ [skin]Other: C 0.1 mg/m³ [skin]; IDLH 10 mg/m³ (as Hg) (NIOSH Pocket Guide).
Which pump reads Draeger Mercury vapor tubes? The Draeger accuro hand pump or the X-act 5000 pump. MicroTubes, where listed, are read on the X-act 7000.
Do Draeger Mercury vapor tubes expire? Yes. The expiration date (month and year) is printed on the package; the handbook states a typical shelf life for the customer of up to two years, stored sealed at the temperature on the package strip (handbook section 2.13).