Theory
Instrument description
Operation
Scanning
Set-time equilibration
Set-rate equilibration
Data collection modes
Compensation factors
Results
Comparison of mercury porosimetry and gas adsorption results
Particle mass percent distribution by size
Pore shape distribution by neck and inner cavity size
Getting good results
Mercury purity
Confirming instrument calibration and general operation
Compatibility of mercury and the sample material
Matching penetrometer to sample
Sample preparation
Thermal effects
Samples subject to structural failure
Optimizing the equilibration rate
Choosing the data collection mode
Optimizing crossover pressure
Spacing of data points
Assessment of experimental data
Flat regions and spikes on the intrusion or extrusion curve
Abrupt vertical data excursion
Negative intrusion and positive extrusion data
Interpretation of analytical data
Cumulative intrusion volume vs.diameter
Incremental intrusion volume vs. diameter
Differential intrusion volume vs. diameter
Log differential intrusion volume vs. diameter
Incremental pore area vs. diameter
Log differential pore area vs. diameter
Other calculated data reports
Proper handling of mercury
A systematic approach to sample analyses
Symbols used in this chapter