Precise through-pore characterization made simple
Capillary flow porometry for precise, reliable and direct bubble point and through pore size measurements across the widest sample range. Flexible and smart design with no complex setup.
By measuring true through pores directly, without curve fitting or model assumptions, AccuPore delivers reproducible pore size distributions, accurate bubble point values, and meaningful mean flow pore sizes that translate directly to real-world performance in the right timescales.
Its flexible pressure ramp and step modes allow researchers to rapidly screen new materials during development, while the same robust, standardized measurements ensure consistent, audit-ready quality control of membranes, filters, and separators in routine manufacturing environments.
≤0.1% for known materials, ≤1% for largest pore and pore size, 2x more data points than the closest competitor and ASTM-compliant methodology ensures defensible data.
Built-in methods simplify setup and method development, and the intuitive Breeze™ interface makes it easy to get precise, operator-independent results – no curve fitting or complex image processing. Easy method transfer from R&D to QC and 100% remote operation streamlines your workflow.
Sample preparation takes <30 seconds, and Ramp Mode delivers up to 10× quicker scans – so you can accelerate full profiles when speed matters most.
Smart-automated gas source selection saves up to $90,000 (1,500 gas tanks) per year for labs running >50 samples/week, and the 2-in-1 ramp and step system saves costs on equipment, servicing, and consumables. Simplified operation cuts training and overhead costs.
The density of battery cathode and anode materials is directly related to their porosity, which affects the amount of energy that can be stored per unit volume. Density is also an effective indicator of the purity and composition of the electrode materials, which is crucial for increasing battery capacity.
Monitor and control composition of API’s and excipients by measurement of product density. Differences in polymorphic, hydrated, and amorphous forms of products, as well as purity, can be detected through density measurements.
Track the purity of raw materials through density measurement. Detect the presence of occluded porosity developed during sintering processes that impact final product strength.
Determine total solids content of liquid coatings to predict coverage. Monitor density of dry pigments and powder coatings to verify composition. Detect density differences in cast films that indicate changes in crystallinity and mechanical performance.
Determine total pore volume and porosity of core samples to quantify total storage capacity. Quickly assess the composition of the solids used in drilling fluids.
Determine correct composition of catalyst supports and finished products including crystallinity, porosity, and formulation.
Determine the ratio of open and closed cell foams, which impacts heat transfer, gas transport, sound damping, mechanical energy dissipation, and buoyancy. Differentiate relative amounts of crystalline and amorphous phases of thermoplastic polymers. Design and produce composite materials with precise control of fiber loading, void content, mixing uniformity, and fiber impregnation.
Measure 13mm, 25mm, and 47mm-diameter samples within the same sample chamber, with no need for fixture swaps or recalibration. From delicate membranes to high strength separators, R&D to QC, AccuPore handles it all without needing expert-level setup or method development.
Versatility
| Technology | Capillary flow porometry
ASTM F316 |
|---|---|
| Analysis method | Pressure ramp
Pressure step |
| Pore size range | 0.013 µm to 500 µm |
| Data resolution | >1000 points, 20 Hz processing |
| Sample size | 13 mm / 25 mm / 47 mm |
| Maximum pressure | 500 psi (35 bar) |
| Maximum flow rate | 200 L/min |
| Analysis gas supply | Air or N2 |
AccuPore’s pressure flow curves reflect actual pore architecture with >1000 data points per run, enabling true physical interpretation without curve fitting artifacts.
Precision
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Porometry and porosimetry are two different methods for analyzing porous materials. Porometry identifies through-pore diameters and flow traits like bubble point and permeability, whereas porosimetry (particularly mercury intrusion) measures total pore volume, density, and the size distribution of all connected pores.
Distinct in their approach, porometry characterizes through-pore size distribution and flow properties, whereas porosimetry (mercury intrusion) evaluates the total volume, density, and size distribution across all connected pores.
Any industry that needs to control, measure, or validate through-pore size distribution, flow, and bubble pointy can benefit from AccuPore—especially where product safety, performance, and consistency are critical.
Porosity and pore size distribution describe different but complementary properties of a porous material. Porosity refers to the total amount of empty space within the material, usually expressed as a percentage, indicating how much fluid or gas it can hold overall. In contrast, pore size distribution describes the range and frequency of pore sizes present, showing whether the material has mostly small, large, or a mix of pores and how they are spread. While porosity tells you how much void space exists, pore size distribution tells you how that space is structured, which is crucial for determining how fluids flow through the material and what particle sizes can be filtered.
AccuPore sets the standard for through-pore porosity analysis while streamlining your workflow, offering:
