Quantachrome Instruments Technical Notes

Quantachrome Instruments: Porous Materials Characterization - Surface Area, Pore Size, Density






















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TN#	Part number	Title
1-2	58000-01/02	Small Volume Calibration for BET and Low Surface Area Measurements
3	58000-03	Low Surface Area Using Krypton
4	58000-04	Particle Structure
5	58000-05	Representative Sampling for Surface Area Measurements
6	58000-06	Chemisorption Surface Titration
7	58000-07	B.E.T. Constant and Site Occupancy
8	58000-08	Desorption Isotherms by Continuous Flow
9	58000-09	Hysteresis in Mercury Porosimetry
10	58000-10	Pore Spectra from Mercury Porosimetry
11	58000-11	Isotherms from Mercury Porosimetry
12	58000-12	Contact Angle in Mercury Porosimetry
13	58000-13	Hysteresis, Entrapment and Wetting Angle in Mercury Porosimetry
14	58000-14	Sample Conditioning
15	58000-15	Contact Angle Measurement for Mercury Porosimetry
16	58000-16	Effect of Coating of Catalyst Supports in Mercury Porosimetry
17	58000-17	Method for Estimation of Micropore Volume and Micropore Surface Area
18	58000-18	Determination of Micropore Surface Area by Nitrogen Adsorption
19	58000-19	A Method for the Determination of Ambient Temperature Adsorption of Gases on Porous Materials
20	58000-20	Submicropore Analysis
21	58000-21	Achieving High Accuracy and Precision in Helium Pycnometry
22	58000-22	Alternate Method to Determine Density of Cement
23	58000-23	Advantages of Using Thermistor and Motorized Dewar for LN2 Coolant Control
24	58000-24	Geometric (Envelope) Density without Mercury (Tap Density)
25	58000-25	Catalyst Evaluation by Temperature Programmed Reaction (TPR)
26	58000-26	Percentage of Solids in a Slurry
27	58000-27	A New Method for Zeolite Characterization
28	58000-28	Attaching a Mass Spectrometer to the ChemBET
29	58000-29	Elevated Saturation Vapor Pressure of Liquid Nitrogen
30	58000-30	Tapped Density in the Pharmaceutical Industry
31	58000-31	Pore Size Analysis by Gas Adsorption, Part I: Aspects of the Application of Density Functional Theory
32	58000-32	Practical Methods to Prevent Sample Elutriation in Vacuum Volumetric Gas Sorption Analyzers
33	58000-33	Pore Network Modeling from Mercury Intrusion/Extrusion Porosimetry
34	58000-34	Some Aspects of Quantachrome’s NOVA (NO Void Analysis) Technology
35	58000-35	Micropore Size Analysis of Porous Carbons Using CO₂ Adsorption at 273 K (0°C)
36	58000-36	Comments on the Proper Selection of Adsorption or Desorption Branches for Mesopore Size Analysis
37	58000-37	Hydrogen Adsorption: Experiment and Application
38	58000-38	Pycnometers Aid Osteoporosis Research
39	58000-39	Characterizing thin-film low-k dielectrics using krypton adsorption

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Title

"Efficient Quality Analysis "
(Density Analyzers) external link*

by Martin Thomas, PhD.
Gas pycnometry and powder displacement techniques can help ceramic manufacturers quickly, easily and accurately analyze product quality.(more...)

"Effect of Extragranular Microcrystalline Cellulose on Compaction, Surface Roughness, and In Vitro Dissolution..."
(Ultrapycnometer) external link

by Mansoor A. Khan, RPh, PhD, et al
Powdered self-emulsified dosage forms provide an attractive alternative to filled-capsule preparations, but the selection of a proper excipient is crucial. (more...)

"Advancing Technology Through Quality"
(NOVA), external link*

For a Quantachrome customer, a high level of product quality is key to achieving its goals of technology innovation. (more...)

07152

"Bioceramics: Synthetic Options to Autografts and Allografts"
(Porosimetry)

From outerspace to innerspace, ceramics are perhaps the most fascinating group of materials. And they are used to repair broken bodies. (more...)

07156

"High Quality on a Nanoscale"
(NOVA), external link* or email for printout

Highly accurate instrumentation is leading to an increasing use of nanoscale powders to create value-added ceramic products.(more...)

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07155

"Instrument Directory: Powders &
Porous Materials"
(All Products)

Selecting the correct instrument to characterize your powders and porous materials can be a daunting task. (more...)

07153

"Journeys In Nanospace"
(Hydrogen adsorption/Autosorb-1)

Characterizing Hydrogen Storage Potential (more...)

07155

"Laboratory Directory: Application & Measurement Services"
(All Lab Services)

Welcome to Quantachrome's Application Laboratory whose staff not only has the experience but also the expertise. (more...)

07158

"Magnesium Stearate: Solving the Surface Area Problem "
(Nova e)

A briefing/summary of a Quantachrome case study discussing the magnesium stearate surface area problem. Read article for details on obtaining a copy of the full case study. (more...)

07154

"Nature of the Electrode"
(Characterizing Fuel Cell Components)

The current dynamic interest in fuel cell technology reflects strong technological and economical implications. (more...)

"Nature of the Solid Oxide Fuel Cell "
(Characterizing Fuel Cell Components)

Follow-up article to the popular "Nature of the Electrode". Focused in more detail on SOFC in fuel cell technology. (more...)

"Open Cell Foam"
(Ultrafoam Pycnometer)

Open? Closed? Or just plain dense? (more...)

07154

"Porous Problems in Ceramics and
Structural Materials"
(Porosimetry)

Porosity is one of those properties with "kill or cure" effectiveness. (more...)

07158

"Tablets and Capsules "
(AutoTap and Dual AutoTap)

Powder density in solid dosage forms. Also includes powder density equations reference chart. (more...)

07153

"Technologies of the Month"
(Autosorb-1C)

State-of-the-art manometric/flow sorption analyzer incorporates enhanced vacuum technology with high-sensitivity pressure measurement. (more...)

07152

"The Role of Porosity"
(Porosimetry/Pycnometry)

A look at the application of porosimetry and pycnometry in reconstructive surgery and wound care biopolymers. (more...)

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