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gas de arrastre

English translation: carrier gas

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Spanish term or phrase:gas de arrastre
English translation:carrier gas
Entered by: Zareh Darakjian Ph.D.

09:43 Jan 1, 2006
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Science - Chemistry; Chem Sci/Eng / chemistry
Spanish term or phrase: gas de arrastre
this term is used in experiments using chromatography, to detect heavy metals in, for example, fish
Diana Badder
carrier gas
Explanation:
This is what it is called in chromatography. I am a chemist.

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Note added at 5 hrs 20 mins (2006-01-01 15:03:18 GMT)
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Carrier gas
The carrier gas must be chemically inert. Commonly used gases include nitrogen, helium, argon, and carbon dioxide. The choice of carrier gas is often dependant upon the type of detector which is used. The carrier gas system also contains a molecular sieve to remove water and other impurities.
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Zareh Darakjian Ph.D.
United States
Local time: 08:54
Grading comment
Yes, in Spain it is usually "gas portador" I had forgotten, I'm sure "carrier" is correct, Thanks to Zareh Darakjian
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
5tracing gas
Robert Roata
4 +1carrier gas
Zareh Darakjian Ph.D.
3creeping gas
kk ll (X)


Discussion entries: 1





  

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28 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
tracing gas


Explanation:
una sugerencia

Robert Roata
Local time: 18:54
Native speaker of: Native in RomanianRomanian
Grading comment
No, I think the option "carrier gas" is the correct one but thank you just the same
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Comment: No, I think the option "carrier gas" is the correct one but thank you just the same

59 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
creeping gas


Explanation:
?

kk ll (X)
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Local time: 17:54
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
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5 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
carrier gas


Explanation:
This is what it is called in chromatography. I am a chemist.

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Note added at 5 hrs 20 mins (2006-01-01 15:03:18 GMT)
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Carrier gas
The carrier gas must be chemically inert. Commonly used gases include nitrogen, helium, argon, and carbon dioxide. The choice of carrier gas is often dependant upon the type of detector which is used. The carrier gas system also contains a molecular sieve to remove water and other impurities.


    Reference: http://www.shu.ac.uk/schools/sci/chem/tutorials/chrom/gaschr...
Zareh Darakjian Ph.D.
United States
Local time: 08:54
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in ArmenianArmenian
PRO pts in category: 95
Grading comment
Yes, in Spain it is usually "gas portador" I had forgotten, I'm sure "carrier" is correct, Thanks to Zareh Darakjian

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Rodolfo Frei
15 mins
  -> Thank you, Rodolfo!
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