ASTM UOP578-02
Automated Pore Volume and Pore Size Distribution of Porous Substances by Mercury Porosimetry

Standard No.

ASTM UOP578-02

Release Date

2002

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM UOP578-11

Latest

ASTM UOP578-11

Scope

This method is for determining the pore size distribution and pore area of materials by mercury intrusion. Total port volume (intrusion volume), total pore area, bulk (piece) density and apparent (skeletal) density are also determined. At the maximum pressure of 60,000 psia (413,700 kPa) pores as small as 0.003 956;m are filled. This method is applicable to materials which are essentially non-compressible at the pressures attained during analysis. The sample must also be non-wetting and non-reactive with mercury, and not larger than a right circular cylinder having 2.5-cm diameter with a length of 2.5-cm.

ASTM UOP578-02 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