ASTM UOP578-84
Automated Pore Size Distribution of Porous Substances by Mercury Porosimetry

Standard No.

ASTM UOP578-84

Release Date

2003

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM UOP578-02

Latest

ASTM UOP578-11

Scope

This method is for determining the pore size distribution and pore surface area of porous substances by mercury intrusion using a Micromeritics AutoPore 9200 Analyzer. Total pore volume, total pore area, bulk (piece) density and apparent (skeletal) density are also determined. At the maximum pressure of 413,700 kPa (60,000 psia) pores as small as 0.0030 μm are filled. This method is applicable to materials which are essentially non-compressible at the pressures attained during analysis. Samples must also be non-wetting to mercury, non-reactive with mercury and not larger than a right cylinder having a 2.5-cm diameter with a length of 2.5-cm.

ASTM UOP578-84 history

• 2011 ASTM UOP578-11 Automated Pore Volume and Pore Size Distribution of Porous Substances by Mercury Porosimetry
• 2002 ASTM UOP578-02 Automated Pore Volume and Pore Size Distribution of Porous Substances by Mercury Porosimetry
• 2003 ASTM UOP578-84 Automated Pore Size Distribution of Porous Substances by Mercury Porosimetry