MQ-8 Hydrogen Gas Sensor 24V 1000ppm (H₂ Semiconductor Gas Sensor)

The MQ-8 Hydrogen Gas Sensor 24V 1000ppm is a high-sensitivity metal oxide semiconductor (MOS) gas sensor designed for detecting hydrogen (H₂) gas in industrial and safety monitoring applications. The sensor uses a heated tin dioxide (SnO₂) sensing element whose resistance changes according to the concentration of hydrogen gas in the surrounding air. Designed for 24V operation, it provides fast response, stable performance, and reliable hydrogen leak detection in demanding environments.

The MQ-8 is widely used in hydrogen leak detectors, industrial safety equipment, gas monitoring systems, embedded electronics, and IoT-based sensing applications. Its excellent sensitivity to hydrogen, long operational life, and dependable performance make it an ideal choice for continuous gas monitoring.

Key Features -

• High sensitivity to hydrogen (H₂) gas

• Detection range up to 1000ppm

• Metal oxide semiconductor sensing technology

• Fast response and recovery time

• Stable and reliable analog output

• Designed for 24V operation

• Long operational life

• Suitable for continuous gas monitoring

• Easy integration with microcontroller-based systems

Specifications -

• Product Type: Hydrogen Gas Sensor

• Model: MQ-8

• Sensor Type: Metal Oxide Semiconductor (MOS) Gas Sensor

• Target Gas: Hydrogen (H₂)

• Detection Range: Up to 1000ppm

• Output Type: Analog Resistance Variation

• Operating Voltage: 24V

• Heater Element: Standard Integrated Heater

• Response Time: Fast Response and Recovery

• Mounting Type: Through-Hole

Applications -

• Hydrogen leak detection systems

• Industrial safety monitoring

• Hydrogen storage and fuel cell systems

• Gas detection and alarm equipment

• Environmental monitoring systems

• Embedded system projects

• IoT-based gas monitoring devices

• Laboratory and research applications