MQ6 – LPG Propane Gas Sensor

The MQ-6 LPG – Isobutane – Propane Gas Sensor is a semiconductor gas sensor that detects the presence of LPG, Isobutane, and Propane gas at concentrations from 100 ppm to 10,000 ppm, a range suitable for detecting gas leaks. The sensor’s simple analog voltage interface requires only one analog input pin from your microcontroller.The MQ-6 LPG – Isobutane – Propane Gas Sensor detects the concentration of gas in the air and outputs its reading as an analog voltage.  The sensor can operate at temperatures from -10 to 50°C and consumes less than 150 mA at 5 V.

Features of MQ6 LPG GAS SENSOR:-

• High Sensitivity to LPG, iso-butane, propane
• Small sensitivity to alcohol, smoke
• Good sensitivity to Combustible gas in wide range
• High sensitivity to Propane, Butane, LPG and also response to Natural gas
• Long life and low cost
• Simple drive circuit

Specification of MQ6 LPG GAS Sensor:-

• Detection Range: 100 – 10,000 ppm iso-butane propane
• Fast Response Time: <10s
• Simple drive circuit
• Heater Voltage: 5.0V
• Dimensions: 18mm Diameter, 17mm High excluding pins, Pins – 6mm High

Applications of MQ6 LPG Gas Sensor:-

• Gas leak detection system
• Fire/Safety detection system
• Domestic gas leakage detector
• Industrial Combustible gas detector
• Portable gas detector
• Gas leak alarm
• Gas detector