Porosimeter

A porosimeter measures the porosity of a material by applying pressure to a fluid and forcing it into the pores of the material. The volume of fluid intruded at various pressures reveals the pore size distribution and total porosity.

• Material Science
• Geology and Petroleum Engineering
• Construction and Building Materials
• Pharmaceuticals
• Environmental Science
• Catalysis
• Battery and Fuel Cell Research
• Food Science

The advantages of using different types of porosimeters:

• Wide Pore Size Range: Can measure a broad range of pore sizes, from nanometers to micrometers.
• Detailed Pore Size Distribution: Provides precise information on pore size distribution and volume.
• High Accuracy and Resolution: Capable of delivering highly accurate and high-resolution data on pore structures.
• Quantitative Results: Offers quantitative measurements of pore volume, surface area, and density.

• Non-Destructive Testing: The material remains intact after analysis, allowing for further testing if needed.
• Surface Area Measurement: Provides accurate measurements of surface area, which is important for catalysis and adsorption applications.
• Micro and Mesopore Analysis: Particularly effective for analyzing micro and mesopores in materials.
• Versatility: Suitable for a wide range of materials, including powders, fibers, and porous solids.

• Simple Operation: Easy to use with straightforward procedures for measuring pore sizes.
• Suitable for Large Pores: Effective for measuring larger pores and permeability.
• Real-Time Analysis: Allows for real-time monitoring of fluid flow through the material.
• Cost-Effective: Generally lower cost compared to other porosimetry techniques.

• Low Cost: Inexpensive method for determining porosity.
• Ease of Use: Simple experimental setup and operation.
• Non-Toxic: Typically involves non-toxic liquids, making it safe to use.
• Effective for High Porosity Materials: Particularly useful for materials with high porosity and interconnected pore structures.

• Non-Destructive: Does not alter or destroy the sample during measurement.
• Detailed Fluid Dynamics: Provides detailed information about fluid distribution and dynamics within the pores.
• High Resolution: Capable of high-resolution measurements of pore size and distribution.
• Versatile: Can analyze a wide range of materials, including complex biological and synthetic materials.

• Mercury Intrusion Porosimeter (MIP): Samples should be non-reactive with mercury and capable of withstanding high pressures without deformation.
• Gas Adsorption Porosimeter: Samples should be chemically stable and able to withstand the adsorption/desorption processes without structural changes.
• Capillary Flow Porosimeter: Samples should allow for controlled fluid flow and may require specific dimensions to fit into the instrument.
• Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Porosimeter: Samples should be compatible with NMR analysis, which may require certain magnetic properties or compositions.