Evaluation of the pore size distribution in mercury porosimetry using computer simulations of porous media

1994 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 131-135 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kun-Hong Lee ◽  
Sun Young Kim ◽  
Ki-Pung Yoo
Keyword(s):  
Porous Media ◽  
Pore Size Distribution ◽  
Pore Size ◽  
Size Distribution ◽  
Computer Simulations ◽  
Mercury Porosimetry

scholarly journals Impact of Polymer Binders on the Structure of Highly Filled Zirconia Feedstocks

Polymers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (10) ◽  
pp. 2247
Author(s):  
Claire Delaroa ◽  
René Fulchiron ◽  
Eric Lintingre ◽  
Zoé Buniazet ◽  
Philippe Cassagnau
Keyword(s):  
Pore Size Distribution ◽  
Pore Size ◽  
Size Distribution ◽  
High Density Polyethylene ◽  
Mercury Porosimetry ◽  
High Density ◽  
Organic Binder ◽  
Molten State ◽  
Homogeneous Dispersion ◽  
The Impact

The impact of polypropylene and high-density polyethylene backbone binders on the structure of organic matrix, feedstock, and ceramic parts is investigated in terms of morphology in this paper. The miscibility of wax with polyethylene and polypropylene is investigated in the molten state via a rheological study, revealing wax full miscibility with high-density polyethylene and restricted miscibility with polypropylene. Mercury porosimetry measurements realized after wax extraction allow the characterization of wax dispersion in both neat organic blends and zirconia filled feedstocks. Miscibility differences in the molten state highly impact wax dispersion in backbone polymers after cooling: wax is preferentially located in polyethylene phase, while it is easily segregated from polypropylene phase, leading to the creation of large cracks during solvent debinding. The use of a polyethylene/polypropylene ratio higher than 70/30 hinders wax segregation and favors its homogeneous dispersion in organic binder. As zirconia is added to organic blends containing polyethylene, polypropylene, and wax, the pore size distribution created by wax extraction is shifted towards smaller pores. Above zirconia percolation at 40 vol%, the pore size distribution becomes sharp attesting of wax homogeneous dispersion. As the PP content in the organic binder decreases from 100% to 0%, the pore size distribution is reduced of 30%, leading to higher densification ability. In order to ensure a maximal densification of the final ceramic, polyethylene/polypropylene ratios with a minimum content of 70% of high-density polyethylene should be employed.

Demineralized dentin 3D porosity and pore size distribution using mercury porosimetry

2009 ◽  
Vol 25 (6) ◽  
pp. 729-735 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elsa Vennat ◽  
Christine Bogicevic ◽  
Jean-Marie Fleureau ◽  
Michel Degrange
Keyword(s):  
Pore Size Distribution ◽  
Pore Size ◽  
Size Distribution ◽  
Mercury Porosimetry ◽  
Demineralized Dentin

scholarly journals Pore Network Analysis of Zone Model for Porous Media Drying

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuan Yuejin ◽  
Zhao Zhe ◽  
Nie Junnan ◽  
Xu Yingying
Keyword(s):  
Porous Media ◽  
Pore Size Distribution ◽  
Pore Size ◽  
Size Distribution ◽  
Phase Distribution ◽  
Pore Network ◽  
Pore Network Model ◽  
Zone Model ◽  
Drying Process ◽  
Isothermal Drying

In view of the fact that the zone model for porous media drying cannot disclose the mechanism of liquid phase distribution effectively, a pore network model for the slow isothermal drying process of porous media was developed by applying the theories of pore network drying and transport-process, which fused the physical parameters of porous media, such as porosity, pore mean diameter, and pore size distribution into the model parameters, and a sand bed drying experiment was conducted to verify the validity of this model. The experiment and simulation results indicate that the pore network model could explain the slow isothermal drying process of porous media well. The pore size distributions of porous media have a great effect on the liquid phase distribution of the drying process. The dual-zone model is suitable for the porous media whose pore size distribution obeys Gaussian distribution, while the three-zone model is suitable for the porous media whose pore size distribution obeys the lognormal distribution when the drying analysis of porous media is conducted.

On the characterization of pore size distribution of building materials

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (3) ◽  
pp. 247-263 ◽  
Author(s):  
LF Dutra ◽  
N Mendes ◽  
PC Philippi
Keyword(s):  
Relative Humidity ◽  
Pore Size Distribution ◽  
Pore Size ◽  
Size Distribution ◽  
Building Materials ◽  
Mercury Porosimetry ◽  
Energy Performance ◽  
Volume Distribution ◽  
Wide Range

Moisture affects significantly the energy performance of air conditioning systems, the durability of materials, and the health of occupants. One way of reducing those effects, without increasing the energy costs, is by means of using porous material ability of absorbing and releasing moisture from/to the adjacent environment, which attenuates the indoor relative humidity variation. This natural ability is intrinsically related to the porous microstructure. Therefore, the characterization of the pore space is an important research theme in the building physics area. This article aims to present a method for obtaining the pore size distribution based on adsorption isotherms and mercury porosimetry data. First, the theoretical formulation based on the Gibbs free energy for a two-phase (liquid–vapor) system, using the De Boer and Zwikker model, is presented, allowing the calculation of the critical adsorbed thickness for pore filling, critical radius, adsorbed moisture content, capillary condensation content, available surface for adsorption, and the distribution of micropores for a wide range of radius. The adsorption isotherm curve is estimated for high relative humidity values through mercury porosimetry, along with the adsorption curve obtained from the experiment. The pore volume distribution calculated by this method can be used to estimate transport coefficients for liquid and vapor phases.

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