Micromeritics AutoPore V

Pore area and porosity affect the curing and bonding of greenware and influence strength, texture, appearance, and density of finished goods.

Knowledge of pore area, total pore volume, and pore size distribution is important for quality control of industrial adsorbents and in the development of separation processes. Porosity and surface area characteristics determine the selectivity of an adsorbent.

The active surface area and pore structure of catalysts influence production rates. Limiting the pore size allows only molecules of desired sizes to enter and exit, creating a selective catalyst that will produce primarily the desired product.

Surface area and porosity of heat shields and insulating materials affect weight and function.

Determine correct composition of catalyst supports and finished products including crystallinity, porosity, and formulation.

Fuel cell electrodes require controlled porosity with high surface area to produce adequate power density.

Porosity is important in groundwater hydrology and petroleum exploration because it relates to the quantity of fluid that a structure can contain as well as how much effort will be required to extract it.

Pore size, pore volume, pore shape, and pore tortuosity are of interest to filter manufacturers. Often, pore shape has a more direct effect upon filtration than pore size because it strongly correlates with filtration performance and fouling.

Diffusion, permeability, and capillary flow play important roles in the degradation processes in concrete, cement, and other construction materials.

The porosity of print media coating is important in offset printing where it affects blistering, ink receptivity, and ink holdout.

Surface area and porosity of heat shields and insulating materials affect weight and function.