MQ5 LPG Natural Gas Sensor Module

MQ-5 Gas Sensor Module detects LPG, Methane, Natural Gas, and Hydrogen with high sensitivity. Ideal for gas leakage detection, home safety systems, and Arduino-based IoT projects.

Technical Specifications:

1. Operating Voltage: 5V DC
2. Detectable Gas: LPG, Methane, Natural Gas, Hydrogen
3. Output Type: Analog & Digital
4. Detection Range: 200 ppm – 10,000 ppm
5. Response Time: < 10 seconds
6. Preheat Time: 20 seconds
7. PCB Size: Approx. 32 mm × 22 mm

The MQ-5 Gas Sensor Module is a reliable and versatile gas detector designed to sense LPG, Methane, Natural Gas, and Hydrogen in the air. It features a SnO₂ (tin dioxide) sensing layer that changes its resistance with varying gas concentrations, providing both analog and digital outputs for easy integration.

Ideal for use in home gas leak alarms, industrial safety systems, and IoT-based gas monitoring, the MQ-5 module offers high sensitivity, a fast response time, and adjustable sensitivity using its onboard potentiometer.

This module works perfectly with Arduino, NodeMCU, ESP32, and Raspberry Pi platforms.

⚙️ Features

1. Detects LPG, Methane, Natural Gas, and Hydrogen

2. High sensitivity and fast response time

3. Dual output: Analog and Digital

4. Adjustable sensitivity using onboard potentiometer

5. Compatible with Arduino, ESP32, and Raspberry Pi

6. Long life and stable performance

📦 Applications

1. LPG and CNG gas leakage alarms

2. Home and industrial safety monitoring

3. Smart IoT-based gas detection systems

4. Fire prevention and automation projects