Keyestudio MQ Series Sensor Gas Sensor MQ-2 MQ-3 MQ-5 MQ-135 MQ-6 MQ-8 MQ-7 Module for Arduino Sensor DIY Electronic Projec
SPECIFICATIONS
Brand Name: keyestudio
Choice: yes
High-concerned chemical: none
Origin: Mainland China
Output: Analog Sensor
Theory: Gas Sensor Module
Type: Gas Sensor
Use: Gas Sensor
is_customized: Yes
This analog gas sensor - MQ2 is used in gas leakage detecting equipment in consumer electronics and industrial markets.
This sensor is suitable for detecting LPG, I-butane, propane, methane, alcohol, Hydrogen and smoke. It has high sensitivity and quick response.
In addition, the sensitivity can be adjusted by rotating the potentiometer.
Specification
Power Supply: 5V
Interface Type: Analog
Wide detecting scope
Quick response and High sensitivity
Simple drive circuit
Stable and long lifespan



This analog gas sensor - MQ3 is suitable for detecting alcohol. It can be used in a breath analyzer.
It has good selectivity because it has higher sensitivity to alcohol and lower sensitivity to Benzine.
The sensitivity can be adjusted by rotating the potentiometer.
Specification
Power Supply: 5V
Interface Type: Analog
Quick response and High sensitivity
Simple drive circuit
Stable and long service life


MQ-4 can be used in household and industrial-level gas leakage detection device to detect natural gas and methane.
It is featured with wide detection range, high sensitivity, fast response and recovery time, with excellent stability, long service life and simple drive circuit.
Applicable gas: natural gas, methane
Specification
Detection Range: 300 ~ 10000ppm
Characteristic Gas: 5000ppm methane
Sensitivity: R in air/R in typical gas≥5
Resistance of Sensitive Material: 1KΩ~20KΩ in 5000ppm methane
Response Time: ≤10s
Recovery Time: ≤30s
Heating Resistance: 31Ω±3Ω
Heating Current: ≤180mA
Heating Power: ≤900mW
Heating Voltage: 5.0V±0.2V
Measuring Voltage: 5V



The gas sensitive material used in MQ-5 gas sensor is SnO2, which is of lower electrical conductivity in clean air.
When there is combustible gas in the environment where sensor resides, the electrical conductivity of the sensor increases with the increase of the combustible gas concentration in the air.
The change of electrical conductivity can be converted to the output signal corresponding to that of the gas concentration by using a simple circuit.
The sensitivity of MQ-5 gas sensor to propane, propane and methane is quite high, and the methane and propane can be well detected.
This sensor can detect a variety of combustible gases, especially natural gas, making it a low-cost sensor for a variety of applications.
Specification
Heating Voltage (VH): AC or DC 5±0.5V
Operating voltage: 5V
Load Resistance (RL): 2KΩ
Resistance in Cleaning Air (Ra): ≤4000KΩ
Sensitivity (S=Ra/Rdg): ≥4(in 1000ppmC4H10)
Response Time (tres): ≤ 10S
Recovery Time (TREC): ≤ 30S
Detection Range: 50-10000ppm



The gas sensitive material used in MQ-6 gas sensor is SnO2, which is of lower electrical conductivity in clean air.
When there is combustible gas in the environment where sensor resides, the electrical conductivity of the sensor increases with the increase of the combustible gas concentration in the air.
The change of electrical conductivity can be converted to the output signal corresponding to that of the gas concentration by using a simple circuit.
The sensitivity of MQ-6 gas sensor to propane, butane and liquefied petroleum gas is quite high, and the natural gas can also be well detected.
This sensor can detect a variety of combustible gases, making it a low-cost sensor for a variety of applications.
Specification
Product model: MQ-6
Target gas: liquefied gas, iso-butane, propane, LPG
Detectable concentration: 300-10000ppm (propane, butane and liquefied gas)
Operating voltage: 5V
Heating voltage: VH 5.0V±0.2V ACorDC
Load resistance: RL adjustable
Heating resistance: RH 31Ω±3Ω(Room temperature)
Heating power: ≤900mW
Concentration slope: α ≤0.6(R2000ppm/R1000ppm LPG)
Temperature; humidity: 20℃±2℃;65%±5%RH
Standard test circuit: Vc:5.0V±0.1V;VH: 5.0V±0.1V
Preheat time: ≧ 48H


The gas sensitive material used in MQ-7 gas sensor is SnO2, which is of lower electrical conductivity in clean air.
It detects carbon monoxide with low temperature (heated by 1.5V) through high-low temperature cycles.
The electrical conductivity of the sensor increases with the increase of the carbon monoxide concentration in the air. The change of electrical conductivity can be converted to the output signal corresponding to that of the gas concentration by using a simple circuit.
The sensitivity of MQ-7 gas sensor to carbon monoxide is quite high, so it can be used to detect various gas containing carbon monoxide. It is a low-cost sensor suitable for a variety of applications.
Specification
Target Gas: carbon monoxide
Detectable Concentration: 300-10000ppm CO
Operating voltage: 5V
Heating Voltage VH: 5.0V±0.2V ACorDC(hight); 1.5V±0.1V ACorDC(low)
Load Resistance RL: adjustable
Heating Resistance RH: 31Ω±3Ω(Room temperature)
Heating Power PH: ≤350mW
Surface Resistance of Sensitive Material R: 2KΩ-20KΩ(in100ppmCO)
Sensitivity S: Rs(in air)/Rs(100ppmCO)≥5
Concentration Slope: α ≤0.6(R300ppm/R100ppm CO)
Temperature, Humidity: 20℃±2℃ ; 65%±5%RH
Standard Test Circuit: Vc:5.0V±0.1V; VH(high): 5.0V±0.1V; VH(low): 1.5V±0.1V



The gas sensitive material used in MQ-8 gas sensor is SnO2, which is of lower electrical conductivity in clean air.
When there is hydrogen in the environment where sensor resides, the electrical conductivity of the sensor increases with the increase of the hydrogen concentration in the air.
The change of electrical conductivity can be converted to the output signal corresponding to that of the gas concentration by using a simple circuit.
The sensitivity of MQ-8 gas sensor to hydrogen is quite high, it can also detect a variety of other gases containing hydrogen.
This sensor is suitable for a variety of applications, is definitely a good catch.
Specification
Detectable concentration: 100-1000ppm (hydrogen)
Operating voltage: 5V
Heating voltage VH: 5.0V±0.1V AC or DC
Load resistance RL: adjustable
Heating resistance RH: 29±3Ω(Room temperature)
Heating power: PH ≤900mW
Sensitivity S: Rs(in air)/Rs(1000ppm H2)≥5
Output voltage Vs: 2.5-4.0V(1000ppm H2)
Concentration slope: α≤0.6(R1000ppm/R400ppm H2)
Temperature ; humidity: 20℃±2℃;55%±5%RH
Standard test circuit: Vc:5.0V±0.1V;VH: 5.0V±0.1V


MQ135 adopts SnO2 as its gas sensitive material because SnO2 has low electrical conductivity in the clean air.
So when surrounded by polluted air, the electrical conductivity of MQ135 will increase with the increase of pollutants, and the change in electrical conductivity can be converted to corresponding output signal.
MQ135 has a high sensitivity to Ammonia, sulfide, benzene vapor, smoke and other harmful gas.
It can detect various harmful gases, making it a cost-effective choice suitable for multiple applications.
Specification
Product model: MQ135
Product type: Semiconductor gas sensor
Target gas: Ammonia; methylbenzene; hydrogen
Operating voltage: 5V
Heater voltage: VH 5.0V±0.2V AC or DC
Load resistance: Adjustable RL
Heater power consumption: PH ≤900mW
Sensitivity: S Rs(in air)/Rs(100ppmNH3)≥5
Concentration slope: α ≤0.6 (R100ppm/R50ppm NH3)
Standard testing temperature/humidity: 20℃±2℃/65%±5%RH
Standard testing circuit: Vc:5.0V±0.1V; VH: 5.0V±0.1V
Preheating time: ≧48H




- Standard Shipping: Standard Shipping (12–18 Business Days)
- Express Shipping: Expedited Shipping (5–9 Business Days)
- Free Shipping: Orders over $199 qualify automatically
- Tracking: Full tracking number provided for all orders
- Returns: 30-day hassle-free return window
- Condition: Items must be unused and in original packaging
- Refund: Full refund processed within 3-5 business days
- Factory Direct: ISO/TS 16949 certified manufacturer
- Quality: 100% electrical continuity tested before shipment
- Experience: 15+ years in automotive connector industry
- Support: Professional technical support available
You may also like
Blog posts
Title
Subscribe to our emails
Be the first to know about new collections and special offers.