Porosimetry / Pore Volume Property Testing Equipment
Description
Porosimetry and pore volume property testing equipment are designed to measure the porosity and pore volume characteristics of materials. These instruments provide detailed data on the total pore volume, pore area, median and average pore diameters, percent porosity, and incremental and cumulative pore volumes as a function of pore diameter .
Working Principle
Porosimetry typically involves the use of mercury intrusion techniques. In this process, a sample is placed in a container, and mercury is allowed to fill the container under vacuum conditions. As pressure is increased, mercury intrudes into the pores of the sample. The volume of mercury that enters the pores is measured, which corresponds to the pore volume of the sample. This method is useful because it provides a comprehensive analysis of pore size distribution and volume, which are critical for understanding the material's properties .
Applications
Porosimetry is used in various fields to analyze materials such as breathable fabrics, absorbent felts, and porous rocks. For instance, in the textile industry, porosimeters are used to evaluate the air permeability of fabrics, which is crucial for designing breathable clothing. In geology, porosimetry helps in assessing the porosity of rocks and coal, which is important for resource extraction and management .
Advantages over other Property Testing Equipment
Porosimetry offers detailed insights into the pore structure of materials, which other methods may not provide. For example, it can measure very small pore sizes down to about 0.003 micrometers, which is beyond the capability of many other testing methods. This level of detail is particularly advantageous when precise pore size distribution is critical for the application .
Limitations
One limitation of mercury intrusion porosimetry is that it requires the use of mercury, a toxic substance, which necessitates careful handling and disposal. Additionally, the method may not be suitable for materials that are sensitive to high pressures, as the process involves pressures up to 60,000 psia (414 MPa) .
Considerations
When considering porosimetry equipment, factors such as initial costs, operating expenses, and maintenance should be evaluated. The equipment can be expensive due to the precision and complexity of the instruments. Operating expenses include the cost of mercury and its safe disposal. Durability and accuracy are generally high, but regular maintenance is required to ensure consistent performance. Replacement parts and calibration services may also contribute to the overall cost of ownership .
from Gurley Precision Instruments
GENUINE GURLEYTM Cobb Sizing Testers have been manufactured by Gurley for over a half-century and represent an economical and practical means of determining liquid absorptiveness or resilience of treated and untreated papers, boards, fabrics and other sheet materials. The complete kit consists of... [See More]
- Properties Analyzed: Adsorption / Desorption; Porosimetry / Pore Volume; Absorption / WaterAbsorption
- Test Media: Textiles; Paper
- Methods, Technology & Standards: Roller method
- Mounting / Loading Options: Benchtop or Laboratory
from Quantachrome Instruments
The PoreMaster ® GT Series —. fully automated, high-performance mercury porosimeters that offer two high-pressure and two low-pressure analysis ports to meet the pore size measurement needs of the busiest laboratories. In addition to "two samples in a single loading, " (patented)... [See More]
- Properties Analyzed: Porosimetry / Pore Volume; Densometry / Pore Size
- Mounting / Loading Options: Benchtop or Laboratory
- Test Media: Powders, Bulk Solids; Powders
- Display & Special Features: PC Interface / Networkable; SPC Software or Capability
from CIQTEK Co., Ltd
EASY-V 1220 is the BET specific surface area and pore size analysis instrument developed independently by CIQTEK, using the static volumetric method. ▪ Specific surface area testing, range 0.0005 (m2/g) and above. ▪ Pore size analysis: 2 nm-500 nm. ▪ Two analysis stations,... [See More]
- Properties Analyzed: Porosimetry / Pore Volume
- Test Media: Battery Materials, Petrochemical Industry, Medicine, Environmental protection materials, Nanomaterials; Powders
from Meter Group
The Leaf Porometer fits in your hand and in your research budget. Most commercially available porometers are large, complex, and costly. Decagon's new Leaf Porometer was designed by an agronomist who appreciated the simple porometers he used in his early career. The result is a sleek, innovative,... [See More]
- Properties Analyzed: LiquidPermeability; Porosimetry / Pore Volume; Stomatal Conductance
- Mounting / Loading Options: Handheld, Portable or Field
- Test Media: Plants
- Display & Special Features: Digital; PC Interface / Networkable
from Micromeritics
High Performance in a Compact Footprint. Accurate and precise surface area and porosimetry measurements are essential to the determination of the effectiveness and quality of a wide variety of materials. The Micromeritics ASAP 2020 integrates multiple gas sorption techniques into a single,... [See More]
- Properties Analyzed: Adsorption / Desorption; Porosimetry / Pore Volume; Specific Surface Area
- Test Media: Food / Beverage; Adhesives/Sealants; Ceramics; Chemicals; Catalyst; Metals; Powders
- Methods, Technology & Standards: Gas Sorption Technique
- Mounting / Loading Options: Benchtop or Laboratory
from Quantachrome Instruments
The PoreMaster series consists of three automatic mercury intrusion porosimeters offering new concepts in automated pore size analysis.The PoreMaster 33 porosimeter achieves a maximum pressure of 33,000 psia for pore size measurements in the range from over 1100* micron to 0.0064 micron pore... [See More]
- Properties Analyzed: Porosimetry / Pore Volume
- Mounting / Loading Options: Benchtop or Laboratory
- Test Media: Powders, Pellets, Bulk Solids; Powders
- Display & Special Features: PC Interface / Networkable; SPC Software or Capability; Video
from CIQTEK Co., Ltd
EASY-V 1440 is the BET specific surface area and pore size analysis instrument developed independently by CIQTEK, using the static volumetric method. ▪ Specific surface area testing, range 0.0005 (m2/g) and above. ▪ Pore size analysis: 2 nm-500 nm. ▪ Four analysis stations,... [See More]
- Properties Analyzed: Porosimetry / Pore Volume
- Test Media: Battery Materials, Petrochemical Industry, Medicine, Environmental protection materials, Nanomaterials; Powders
from Micromeritics
Micromeritics ASAP ® 2420 Accelerated Surface Area and Porosimetry System uses the gas sorption technique to generate high-quality data for applications that require high performance/high sample throughput. Standard features include six independently operated analysis ports and a programmable... [See More]
- Properties Analyzed: Adsorption / Desorption; Porosimetry / Pore Volume; Specific Surface Area
- Test Media: Food / Beverage; Geological (Rock, Strata, etc.); Adhesives/Sealants; Ceramics; Chemicals; Catalyst; Metals; Powders
- Methods, Technology & Standards: Gas Sorption Technique
- Mounting / Loading Options: Benchtop or Laboratory
from Quantachrome Instruments
Water sorption behavior plays an important role in the development and use of many common and advanced materials. Some examples include: Stability of pharmaceutical excipients and drug actives. Drying and storage of grains. Texture and shelf life of food products. PEM fuel cell components. Mortar,... [See More]
- Properties Analyzed: Porosimetry / Pore Volume; Absorption / WaterAbsorption
- Mounting / Loading Options: Benchtop or Laboratory
- Test Media: Concrete/Mortar; Food / Beverage; Adhesives/Sealants; Ceramics; Textiles; Powders
from Micromeritics
The ASAP 2020 Plus Chemisorption option [ermits you to obtain valuable information about the physical and chemical properties of your catalyst, catalyst support, adsorbents, and other materials. It's unique design provides a high level of system cleanliness to permit low-pressure checmisorption... [See More]
- Properties Analyzed: Adsorption / Desorption; Porosimetry / Pore Volume; Specific Surface Area
- Test Media: Food / Beverage; Fuel / Fuel Materials; Adhesives/Sealants; Ceramics; Catalyst; Powders
- Methods, Technology & Standards: Multiple Gas Sorbtion Techniques
- Mounting / Loading Options: Benchtop or Laboratory
from Quantachrome Instruments
The new QUADRASORB evo ™ Gas Sorption Surface Area and Pore Size Analyzer has been designed for flexibility, performance, accuracy, and modularity. It will adapt to your lab ’s evolving material characterization needs, both through the day, and over the years. If you start an analysis in... [See More]
- Properties Analyzed: Adsorption / Desorption; Pore Distribution; Porosimetry / Pore Volume; Total Surface Area
- Mounting / Loading Options: Benchtop or Laboratory
- Test Media: Powders
- Display & Special Features: PC Interface / Networkable; SPC Software or Capability
from Micromeritics
The ASAP 2460 Surface Area and Porosity Analyzer incorporates a unique expandable system designed for high-performance and high sample throughput. The base ASAP 2460 is a two-port master control unit. For more throughput, additional two-port units can be connected to the master unit expanding the... [See More]
- Properties Analyzed: Adsorption / Desorption; Porosimetry / Pore Volume; Specific Surface Area
- Test Media: Food / Beverage; Geological (Rock, Strata, etc.); Adhesives/Sealants; Ceramics; Chemicals; Catalyst; Metals; Powders
- Methods, Technology & Standards: Gas Sorption Technique
- Mounting / Loading Options: Benchtop or Laboratory
from Quantachrome Instruments
Ideal for surface area and mesopore analysis, the iQ-AG is available in up to three-station versions and provides an easy upgrade path to high vacuum, low pressure and chemisorption capabilities should your needs change. Usable with nitrogen, argon, carbon dioxide and a host of other gases... [See More]
- Properties Analyzed: Adsorption / Desorption; Porosimetry / Pore Volume; Total Surface Area
- Mounting / Loading Options: Benchtop or Laboratory
- Test Media: Gases; Powders
- Display & Special Features: PC Interface / Networkable; SPC Software or Capability
from Micromeritics
Micromeritics' TriStar II PLUS is a state-of-the-art instrument suited for use in both quality control and research .environments. Intended for laboratories that require high throughput and the highest quality data, it contains all the capabilities of the TriStar II with additional hardware and... [See More]
- Properties Analyzed: Adsorption / Desorption; Porosimetry / Pore Volume; Surface Energy / Tension; Specific Surface Area; Total Surface Area; Absorption / WaterAbsorption
- Test Media: Food / Beverage; Foam / Porous Materials; Geological (Rock, Strata, etc.); Adhesives/Sealants; Ceramics; Catalyst; Powders
- Methods, Technology & Standards: Flowing Gas Method
- Mounting / Loading Options: Benchtop or Laboratory