Changes in conductivity and capacitance of NaY- and NaPtY-zeolites allow concentrations of butane, ammonia and other gases to be determined by zeolite interdigital sensors. By means of impedance spectroscopy, hydrocarbon conversion can be separated from the effect of water, which appears in a different frequency range. NaY-zeolites show a moderate conductivity, which is due to the mobility of sodium and is influenced by the presence of gases adsorbed at the pore surfaces.