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Pore Volume Distributions can be determined by either gas adsorption porosimetry (typically N2, Ar or CO2) or mercury intrusion porosimetry. Gas porosimetry measures pores from 3.5 Angstroms to about 4000 Angstroms in diameter. Mercury porosimetry is applicable to pores from 30 Angstroms up to 900 micrometers in diameter.
Pore Size by Gas Adsorption
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Pore Size by Mercury Intrusion
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To measure pore size by gas adsorption, isotherms are recorded from low pressures (approximately 0.00001 torr, minimum) to saturation pressure (approximately 760 torr). The pressure range is determined by the size range of the pores to be measured. Isotherms of microporous materials are measured over a pressure range of approximately 0.00001 torr to 0.1 torr. Isotherms of mesoporous materials are typically measured over a pressure range of 1 torr to approximately 760 torr. Once details of the isotherm curve are accurately expressed as a series of pressure vs. quantity adsorbed data pairs, a number of different methods (theories or models) can be applied to determine the pore size distribution. Available micropore methods include: Density Functional Theory (DFT), MP-Method, Dubinin Plots (Dubinin-Radushkevich D-R, Dubinin-Astakov D-A), and Horvath-Kawazoe (H-K) calculations. Available Mesopore methods include: Barrett, Joyner and Halenda method (BJH), and Density Functional Theory (DFT). T-Plot analysis is also available for total micropore area as well. We utilize the ASAP 2020, ASAP 2405 and Tristar 3000 for pore size measurements. [Available Tests]
Micropore Example Report
Mercury intrusion porosimetry involves placing the sample in a special sample cup (penetrometer), then surrounding the sample with mercury. Mercury is a non-wetting liquid to most materials and resists entering voids, doing so only when pressure is applied. The pressure at which mercury enters a pore is inversely proportional to the size of the opening to the void. As mercury is forced to enter pores within the sample material, it is depleted from a capillary stem reservoir connected to the sample cup. The incremental volume depleted after each pressure change is determined by measuring the change in capacitance of the stem. This intrusion volume is recorded with the corresponding pressure or pore size. Micromeritics Analytical Services utilizes the Autopore IV 9520 for our mercury porosimetry measurements. [Available Tests]
Mesopore Example Report
DATA INTERPRETATION
To assist customers with interpretation of their results we offer the following technical documents and explanations. If you still have questions, please do not hesitate to contact Micromeritics Analytical Services at 770-662-3630.
Introduction to the Physical Characterization of Materials by Mercury Intrusion Porosimetry
Porosimeter Brochure
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