Hydrogen isotope detection. Simplified.
A compact, high-sensitivity sensor being developed for real-time deuterium and tritium measurement, offering a potentially simpler, more cost-effective approach for fusion, semiconductor manufacturing and pharmaceuticals.
The Challenge
Hydrogen isotope measurement shouldn’t be so complex.
Precision measurement. Without unnecessary complexity.
Deuterium and tritium measurement is essential from the laboratory to production. Yet a single measurement instrument can cost over $100,000.
What if hydrogen isotope measurement could be as compact and cost-effective as a conventional gas sensor?
Detecting and measuring hydrogen isotopes often relies on specialist mass spectrometry equipment.
These systems can be expensive to purchase, complex to operate and difficult to integrate into existing processes.
For industries that depend on accurate isotope measurement, there’s a need for simpler, more accessible sensing solutions.
High equipment costs
Specialist measurement systems can require significant investment
Complex integration
Existing solutions can be difficult to incorporate into operational workflows.
High sensitivity. Lower complexity.
IsoSense is a compact gas sensor designed to detect and quantify hydrogen isotopes in real time, with sensitivity comparable to high-resolution mass spectrometry at a lower purchase and operating cost.
Real-time detection
Monitor hydrogen isotope concentrations as processes run.
High sensitivity
Detect hydrogen isotopes at ppm-level concentrations.
Compact design
A smaller sensing solution with potential for integration into existing systems.
Tritium compatible
Designed for applications involving deuterium and tritium measurement.
Built for industries where isotope measurement matters.
Fusion Energy
Deuterium and tritium monitoring
Fusion fuel measurement
Real-time isotope detection
Semiconductor Manufacturing
Deuterium process monitoring
Specialist gas analysis
Advanced manufacturing applications
Deuterated Pharmaceutical
Deuterium measurement
Isotope-related research
Pharmaceutical process applications
High sensitivity. Without the high complexity.
See how Q2Sens compares with established hydrogen isotope measurement techniques.
| Capability | Q2Sens | Mass spectrometry |
Gas chromatography |
Raman |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High sensitivity | ✓ | ✓ | − | − |
| Lower equipment cost | ✓ | × | − | × |
| Easy to integrate | ✓ | × | − | − |
| Real-time measurement | ✓ | ✓ | × | ✓ |
| Tritium compatible | ✓ | × | − | ✓ |
✓ Capability or advantage ·
− Configuration-dependent ·
× Generally less favourable
Indicative comparison only. Performance depends on
equipment configuration and application.
Technical validation required before publication.
Let’s Talk hydrogen isotope sensing.
Working with hydrogen isotopes or facing challenges with existing measurement methods?
We’d like to hear from you. Whether you’re exploring potential applications, interested in the technology or looking to collaborate, get in touch with the Q2Sens team.