thermal conductivity detector in gas chromatography

In general, two cells arranged in a bridge configuration detect the change in thermal conductivity of the gas at the output of the column. This detector is sensitive to any substance with thermal conductivity different from that of the carrier gas. The lowest detectable limit is between $0.5$ and $100 ppmv$ . The linear dynamic range is of the order of $10 3$ . This type of detector is often used for measuring components at relatively high concentrations.

Source:

PAC, 1990, 62, 2167 (Glossary of atmospheric chemistry terms (Recommendations 1990)) on page 2192