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INFICON BPG402-Sx ATM to Ultra-High Vacuum Gauge User Manual

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The gas type dependence in the pressure range <10

-3

mbar can be compensated

by means of the following formula (gauge adjusted for air):

p

eff

= C × indicated pressure

where

Gas type

Calibration factor C

Air,

O

2

, CO, N

2

1.0

N

2

1.0

He

5.9

Ne

4.1

H

2

2.4

Ar

0.8

Kr

0.5

Xe

0.4

(The above calibration factors are mean values.)

A mixture of gases and vapors is often involved. In this case, accurate
determination is only possible with a partial-pressure measuring instru-
ment.



Calibration in pressure range
<10

-3

mbar