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Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET)

The Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) method stands as a cornerstone technique in materials science and engineering. It delves into the realm of surface area analysis, providing crucial insights into the hidden landscapes of porous materials.
To determine the surface area using BET method, the sample is first cooled to cryogenic temperature. The BET method utilizes nitrogen gas adsorption at cryogenic temperatures. The sample is degassed first, then exposed to controlled N2 pressure variations. As pressure increases, more N2 molecules cling to the material’s surface. The amount of adsorbed gas is measured at different pressures, creating an isotherm. This isotherm reflects the relationship between the relative pressure (P/P⁰) and the amount of gas adsorbed. By applying the BET equation (a mathematical model) to the isotherm data, the specific surface area of the sample is calculated. The BET equation essentially analyses the monolayer-multilayer adsorption behaviour of Nitrogen molecule on the sample’s surface.
- Analyze surface area and pore size distribution of catalysts in rocket propellants
- Measure surface area of powdered materials for additive manufacturing (3D printing)
- Characterize surface area and porosity of catalysts in emission control systems
- Analyze surface area of activated carbon in fuel filters
- Measure surface area and pore size distribution of catalysts for chemical reactions
- Analyze surface area of adsorbents for gas separation and purification
- Characterize surface area of electrode materials in batteries
- Analyze porosity of separator membranes in lithium-ion batteries
- Measure surface area of activated carbon in gas masks
- Analyze porosity of materials used for filtration in military applications
- Characterize surface area and pore size distribution of electrode materials in fuel cells and batteries
- Analyze porosity of catalyst supports in clean energy technologies
- BET analysis of materials in forensic investigations (performed by specialists)
- Measure surface area of phosphor particles in LEDs
- Analyze porosity of catalyst materials used in LED manufacturing
- Characterize surface area of drug carriers for targeted drug delivery
- Analyze porosity of biocompatible materials used in implants
- Measure surface area of drug carriers for controlled drug release
- Analyze porosity of pharmaceutical excipients
- Characterize surface area and porosity of catalysts used in refining processes
- Analyze porosity of zeolites used in molecular sieving applications
- Measure surface area of high-purity chemicals used in semiconductor manufacturing
- Analyze porosity of filtration membranes used in semiconductor cleaning
- Characterize surface area of electrode materials in super capacitors
- Analyze porosity of catalyst materials used in fuel cells for portable power devices
- Non-Destructive
- High Sensitivity
- Quantitative Analysis
The minimum sample requirement is 0.5-5 g.