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Gas analysis

A procedure whereby the fractions of gas in a breathing mixture are determined. Generally it is used to determine the fraction of oxygen to within 1 %, to control the effects of Oxygen toxicity. Most diving operations will analyse for oxygen only. In more complex Trimix's, it is be desirable to analyse for the inert gases as well.

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