Using pore size analyzers, you can analyze the porosity of a sample, pore distribution and pore volume. For measuring the pore size, pore volume, pore distribution and the surface area of the sample, use surface area and pore size analyzer, a multi-functional device.

Surface area helps determine how solids dissolve, burn and react with other materials. Surface area analyzers and pore size analyzers calculate the surface area by functioning on the gas adsorption principle.

Some of the important parameters you must consider before buying pore size analyzers are:

1. The method the analyzer uses to carry out the pore size analysis
2. The range of the pore size that the analyzer can measure
3. The pressure generated by the analyzer

Action Steps
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Buy pore-size analysis equipment from reputable manufacturers

Once you identify your needs regarding your pore-size analysis process, evaluate standard pore size analyzers offered by major manufacturers.

I recommend: You can buy a pore-volume analyzer at Porous Materials , a manufacturer that also provides pore-size analyzer services such as porosimetry testing, permeability testing and gas-adsorption analysis. Check out various models of pore-size analyzers that Quantachrome Instruments offers. Wenman Scientific Corp. is another pore-size analyzer supplier that provides instruments for analyzing membrane filters, paper, porous plastics and thin films.

Buy a surface-area and pore-size analyzer from reputable manufacturers

For calculating surface area and analyzing pore volume, try buying a multifunction surface area and pore-size analyzer from reputable manufacturers.

I recommend: Micromeritics Instrument offers a wide array of surface area and pore size analyzers that provide reliable surface area and porosity determinants for a wide variety of applications. Another major manufacturer of surface area and pore size analyzers is Beckman Coulter. You can also buy a surface area and pore size analyzer from HORIBA who is a leading manufacturer of various analysis tools.

Use porosity measurement software to get better results from your pore-size analysis

Porosity measurement software provides a cost effective enhancement or replacement of experimental pore-structure investigation methods and enables you to get more information from your porosimetry experiments.

I recommend: You can buy a Pore-Cor Research Suite, which is leading porosity measurement software that enables you to view pore-fluid behavior in a virtual environment. In addition, MIS offers image analysis software that provides data regarding a number of factors such as individual pore area, shape, perimeter, total pore area and number of pores.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  While performing pore-size analysis of flammable or toxic hydrocarbons, handle the adsorbing fluids very carefully to ensure safety, as these hydrocarbons may cause freeze burns when in contact with skin.