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Class-leading and proven in its performance, AutoPore V sets a new standard for operational safety.

Capable of measuring pore sizes ranging from as small as 3 nm to as large as 1100 µm.
High-resolution analysis is accessible for macroporous and mesoporous materials, facilitating stringent quality control and offering comprehensive data for research, covering both intrusion and extrusion.
Flexible reporting options are configurable to maximize the utility of the collected data.
Recent enhancements prioritize enhancing operator safety.
Multiple analysis modes are provided for swift or detailed analyses, emphasizing either speed or resolution based on user requirements.
Various configurations are available to customize the instrument according to user preferences, including the number of analysis ports and operating pressure range.
Adheres to the specifications outlined in ASTM Test Methods D4284, D4404, and D6761, as well as ISO 15901-1 and USP <267>.

Description

Class Leading, Proven Performance

The analysis technique employed in mercury porosimetry relies on the intrusion of mercury into a porous structure under highly controlled pressures. In addition to providing rapidity, precision, and an extensive measurement range, mercury porosimetry enables the calculation of various sample properties, including pore size distributions, total pore volume, total pore surface area, median pore diameter, and sample densities (both bulk and skeletal).

The AutoPore V Series Mercury Porosimeters can determine a broader pore size distribution more accurately and rapidly than alternative methods.

This instrument is equipped with enhanced safety features. It introduces new options for data reduction and reporting, providing additional insights into the pore geometry and the fluid transport characteristics of the material.

Features and Benefits

Nineteen standard penetrometer sizes and configurations enable the analysis of diverse sample sizes and shapes
Delivers swift and comprehensive intrusion and extrusion analysis across an extensive spectrum of pore sizes
Sets a new benchmark in operator safety thanks to the introduction of enhanced safety features
Offers scanning and equilibration modes of operation for rapid or more detailed analyses, respectively
Incorporates user-defined advanced reporting capabilities through Python scripts
Utilizes MicroActive software, allowing for quick adjustments to reporting ranges

Micromeritics AutoPore V Series Porosimeters

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Specification

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Electrical
Voltage	100/120/220/240 VAC ± 10 %
Frequency	50 or 60 Hz
Power	500 VA maximum
Gas
Nitrogen or other clean, dry gas at 50 psig (345 kPa)
High-Pressure Model 9600 and 9605
Measurement	From atmospheric pressure to 33,000 psia
Resolution	0.165 psia from 3,300 psia to 33,000 psia
Transducer Accuracy	±0 .1 % of full scale (transducer manufacturer’s specifications)
Transducer Hysteresis	0.05 % of full scale
Pore Diameter Range	6 to 0.005 μm
Servo Control Precision	0.5 % of target, min 5 psia, no overshoot
High-Pressure Model 9610 and 9620
Measurement	From atmospheric pressure to 60,000 psia
Resolution	0.03 psia from atmospheric pressure to 60,000 psia
Transducer Accuracy	± 0.1 % of full scale (transducer manufacturer’s specifications)
Transducer Hysteresis	0.05 % of full scale
Pore Diameter Range	6 to 0.003 μm
Servo Control Precision	0.5 % of target, min 5 psia, no overshoot
Intrusion
Resolution	Better than 0.1 all
Accuracy	± 1 % of maximum penetrometer stem volume
Low Pressure	All Models
Measurement	0.2 to 50 psia (345 kPa)
Resolution	0.00025 psi
Pore Diameter Range	1100 to 3.6 μm
Transducer Accuracy	± 1 % of full scale (transducer manufacturer’s specifications)
Servo Control Precision	1 % of target, min, 0.05 psia, no overshoot
Penetrometers
Stem Intrusion Volumes	0.38, 1.1, 1.7, 3.1, and 3.9 cc
Sample Size	Maximum: a cylinder 2.54 cm diameter × 2.54 cm long (1 in. diameter × 1 in. long)
Physical
Height	143 cm (56.25 in.)
Width	54.3 cm (21.38 in.)
Depth	78 cm (30.75 in.)
Weight	250 kg (550 lb)

Technology

Operational Advantages

Capable of measuring pore diameters within the range of 0.003 up to 1100 µm (Calculated with an initial filling pressure of 0.2 psia or 0.00128 MPa)
Controlled pressure can incrementally increase in fine increments of 0.05 psia, ranging from 0.2 to 50 psia, allowing for detailed data collection in the macropore region
Operates in scanning mode and time- or rate-of-intrusion equilibrated modes
Real-time diagnostics offer insight into potential issues before they reach a critical point or impact analytical results
High-resolution (sub-microliter) measurement of intrusion/extrusion volumes ensures extraordinary precision, enabling the establishment of tighter sample specifications, improved production processes, and the generation of high-quality research data
Features enhanced linear motion for the closure of the high-pressure chamber
Collects exceptionally high-resolution data, surpassing 0.1 µL for both mercury intrusion and extrusion volumes

Design Advantages

Equipped with four low-pressure and two high-pressure ports to enhance sample throughput
Enhanced safety features minimize the risk of mercury spills and operator exposure
Available in models with pressure capacities of 33,000 psia or 60,000 psia
Quick-scan mode enables a continuous pressure increase approximating equilibrium for faster screening
Features a low-noise, high-pressure generating system
Provides a choice of pressure ramping methods, allowing selection between scanning mode for high-speed or on-demand results, and equilibration mode for more precise results with greater detail
Includes a temperature sensor for automatically calculating mercury density used in penetrometer calibrations
MicroActive software enables interactive data manipulation, custom report definition, and the rapid attainment of analytical results
Offers a selection of correction routines for baseline (automatic, differential, or manual), ensuring greater accuracy by addressing compressibility and thermal effects resulting from high-pressure
Compensates for material compression under high-pressure analysis

A New Benchmark for Operational Safety

Micromeritics AutoPore V Series Porosimeters

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Configuration

Four Models

The AutoPore V comes in four models that are designed to align with the specific requirements of individual quality assurance and research laboratories.

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	9605	9620	9600	9610
Low Pressure	4 ports	4 ports	2 ports	2 ports
High Pressure	2 ports @ 33,000 psia	2 ports @ 60,000 psia	1 port @ 33,000 psia	1 port @ 60,000 psia

Penetrometers

Partial List

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Model#	Size	Stem Volume	Medium	Typical Use
01	15 cc	0.392	Solid	refractories, low-porosity solid rocks/cores, low-porosity solid polymers
02	15 cc	0.392	Powder	low-porosity powders, gravel, irregular rock shapes
03	15 cc	1.131	Solid	medium-porosity rocks/cores, solid materials
04	15 cc	1.131	Powder	medium-porosity rocks, solid materials, fumed silica
07	5 cc	0.392	Solid	paper, flexible polymer/membrane sheets, pharma tablets
08	5 cc	0.392	Powder	silicates, catalysts, powders (general use), pharma powders
09	5 cc	1.131	Solid	medium/high-porosity sheet-form materials (paper, polymer, etc.), pharma tablets
10	5 cc	1.131	Powder	silica-alumina, silicates, zeolites, catalysts, powders (general use), pharma powders
14	3 cc	0.412	Powder	powders (general use), materials with low quantity available
24	15 cc	3.263	Solid	high-porosity rock/cores, low-density/high-porosity foams
25	15 cc	4.185	Solid	high-porosity material with large volume

Accessories

Penetrometer Rack

Micromeritics AutoPore V Series Porosimeters

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For secure storage and transportation of penetrometers to prevent breakage and avoid unnecessary replacements.

Mercury QuikVac

Micromeritics AutoPore V Series Porosimeters

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Mercury QuikVac offers a cost-effective solution for promptly managing mercury spills. The device is specifically designed to efficiently capture elusive mercury droplets and small mercury-contaminated particulate matter.

The collected mercury is stored in a 250 mL recovery vessel, and a replaceable 0.3 – 0.5 micron activated carbon filter ensures that the device releases clean and safe air.

Consumables and Supplies

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Part Number	Description	Comments
950-61701-00	Penetrometer Set, 15 cm³ Solid, 0.366 cm³ intrusion volume	Includes 1 each penetrometer 920-61701-01 and closure set 950-25832-00
950-61702-00	Penetrometer Set, 15 cm³ Powder, 0.366 cm³ intrusion volume	Includes 1 each penetrometer 920-61702-01 and closure set 950-25832-00
950-61703-00	Penetrometer Set, 15 cm³ Solid, 1.06 cm³ intrusion volume	Includes 1 each penetrometer 920-61703-01 and closure set 950-25832-00
950-61704-00	Penetrometer Set, 15 cm³ Powder, 1.06 cm³ intrusion volume	Includes 1 each penetrometer 920-61704-01 and closure set 950-25832-00
950-61705-00	Penetrometer Set, 15 cm³ Solid, 1.72 cm³ intrusion volume	Includes 1 each penetrometer 920-61705-01 and closure set 950-25832-00
950-61706-00	Penetrometer Set, 15 cm³ Powder, 1.72 cm³ intrusion volume	Includes 1 each penetrometer 920-61706-01 and closure set 950-25832-00
950-61707-00	Penetrometer Set, 5 cm³ Solid, 0.366 cm³ intrusion volume	Includes 1 each penetrometer 920-61707-01 and closure set 950-25831-00
950-61708-00	Penetrometer Set, 5 cm³ Powder, 0.366 cm³ intrusion volume	Includes 1 each penetrometer 920-61708-01 and closure set 950-25831-00
950-61709-00	Penetrometer Set, 5 cm³ Solid, 1.06 cm³ intrusion volume	Includes 1 each penetrometer 920-61709-01 and closure set 950-25831-00
950-61710-00	Penetrometer Set, 5 cm³ Powder, 1.06 cm³ intrusion volume	Includes 1 each penetrometer 920-61710-01 and closure set 950-25831-00
950-61711-00	Penetrometer Set, 5 cm³ Solid, 1.72 cm³ intrusion volume	Includes 1 each penetrometer 920-61711-01 and closure set 950-25831-00
950-61712-00	Penetrometer Set, 5 cm³ Powder, 1.72 cm³ intrusion volume	Includes 1 each penetrometer 920-61712-01 and closure set 950-25831-00
950-61713-00	Penetrometer Set, 3 cm³ Solid, 0.387 cm³ intrusion volume	Includes 1 each penetrometer 920-61713-01 and closure set 950-25831-00
950-61714-00	Penetrometer Set, 3 cm³ Powder, 0.387 cm³ intrusion volume	Includes 1 each penetrometer 920-61714-01 and closure set 950-25831-00
950-61715-00	Penetrometer Set, 3 cm³ Solid, 1.12 cm³ intrusion volume	Includes 1 each penetrometer 920-61715-01 and closure set 950-25831-00
950-61716-00	Penetrometer Set, 3 cm³ Powder, 1.12 cm³ intrusion volume	Includes 1 each penetrometer 920-61716-01 and closure set 950-25831-00
950-61720-00	Penetrometer Set, 3 cm³ Solid, 0.90 cm³ intrusion volume	Includes 1 each penetrometer 920-61720-01 and closure set 950-25831-00
950-61724-00	Penetrometer Set, 15 cm³ Solid, 3.01 cm³ intrusion volume	Includes 1 each penetrometer 920-61724-01 and closure set 950-25832-00
950-61725-00	Penetrometer Set, 15 cm³ Solid, 3.86 cm³ intrusion volume	Includes 1 each penetrometer 920-61725-01 and closure set 950-25832-00
920-61701-01	Penetrometer, 15 cm³ Solid, 0.366 cm³ intrusion volume	Penetrometer glassware only; use with closure set 950-25832-00
920-61702-01	Penetrometer, 15 cm³ Powder, 0.366 cm³ intrusion volume	Penetrometer glassware only; use with closure set 950-25832-00
920-61703-01	Penetrometer, 15 cm³ Solid, 1.06 cm³ intrusion volume	Penetrometer glassware only; use with closure set 950-25832-00
920-61704-01	Penetrometer, 15 cm³ Powder, 1.06 cm³ intrusion volume	Penetrometer glassware only; use with closure set 950-25832-00
920-61705-01	Penetrometer, 15 cm³ Solid, 1.72 cm³ intrusion volume	Penetrometer glassware only; use with closure set 950-25832-00
920-61706-01	Penetrometer, 15 cm³ Powder, 1.72 cm³ intrusion volume	Penetrometer glassware only; use with closure set 950-25832-00
920-61707-01	Penetrometer, 5 cm³ Solid, 0.366 cm³ intrusion volume	Penetrometer glassware only; use with closure set 950-25831-00
920-61708-01	Penetrometer, 5 cm³ Powder, 0.366 cm³ intrusion volume	Penetrometer glassware only; use with closure set 950-25831-00
920-61709-01	Penetrometer, 5 cm³ Solid, 1.06 cm³ intrusion volume	Penetrometer glassware only; use with closure set 950-25831-00
920-61710-01	Penetrometer, 5 cm³ Powder, 1.06 cm³ intrusion volume	Penetrometer glassware only; use with closure set 950-25831-00
920-61711-01	Penetrometer, 5 cm³ Solid, 1.72 cm³ intrusion volume	Penetrometer glassware only; use with closure set 950-25831-00
920-61712-01	Penetrometer, 5 cm³ Powder, 1.72 cm³ intrusion volume	Penetrometer glassware only; use with closure set 950-25831-00
920-61713-01	Penetrometer, 3 cm³ Solid, 0.387 cm³ intrusion volume	Penetrometer glassware only; use with closure set 950-25831-00
920-61714-01	Penetrometer, 3 cm³ Powder, 0.387 cm³ intrusion volume	Penetrometer glassware only; use with closure set 950-25831-00
920-61715-01	Penetrometer, 3 cm³ Solid, 1.12 cm³ intrusion volume	Penetrometer glassware only; use with closure set 950-25831-00
920-61716-01	Penetrometer, 3 cm³ Powder, 1.12 cm³ intrusion volume	Penetrometer glassware only; use with closure set 950-25831-00
920-61720-01	Penetrometer, 3 cm³ Solid, 0.90 cm³ intrusion volume	Penetrometer glassware only; use with closure set 950-25831-00
920-61724-01	Penetrometer, 15 cm³ Solid, 3.01 cm³ intrusion volume	Penetrometer glassware only; use with closure set 950-25832-00
920-61725-01	Penetrometer, 15 cm³ Solid, 3.86 cm³ intrusion volume	Penetrometer glassware only; use with closure set 950-25832-00
950-33605-00	Penetrometer Closure Kit for 3cm³ and 5 cm³ Penetrometers	Includes six 3 cm³ and 5 cm³ penetrometer closure sets, 950-25831-00, and closure nut holder 950-09802-00 and seal wrench 950-09803-00
950-33606-00	Penetrometer Closure Kit for 15 cm³ Penetrometers	Includes six 15 cm³ penetrometer closure sets, 950-25832-00, and closure nut holder 950-09802-00 and seal wrench 950-09803-00
950-25831-00	Closure Set for 3 cm³ and 5 cm³ Penetrometers	Includes 1 each closure nut 950-25831-01 and closure nut 950-25831-01 for 3 cm³ and 5 cm³ penetrometers
950-25832-00	Closure Set for 15 cm³ Penetrometers	Includes 1 each closure nut 950-25832-01 and closure nut 950-25832-01 for 15 cm³ penetrometers
950-25831-01	Closure Nut for 3 cm³ and 5 cm³ Penetrometers	Penetrometer closure nut for all 3 cm³ and 5 cm³ penetrometers
950-25831-02	Closure Seal for 3 cm³ and 5 cm³ Penetrometers	Penetrometer closure seal for all 3 cm³ and 5 cm³ penetrometers
950-25832-01	Closure Nut for 15 cm³ Penetrometers	Penetrometer closure nut for all 15 cm³ penetrometers
950-25832-02	Closure Seal for 15 cm³ Penetrometers	Penetrometer closure seal for all 15 cm³ penetrometers
950-09802-00	Penetrometer Closure Nut Holder	Used to hold penetrometer closure nut while tightening before analysis, and while loosening after analysis
950-09803-00	Penetrometer Closure Seal Wrench	Used to tighten penetrometer closure seal before analysis, and loosen seal after analysis
950-25831-03	Spacer for 3 cm³ and 5 cm³ Penetrometers	Used to properly position penetrometer while in low-pressure port to ensure connection to banana plug-in capacitance detector assembly
942-25863-00	Spacer for 15 cm³ Penetrometers	Used to properly position penetrometer while in low-pressure port to ensure connection to banana plug-in capacitance detector assembly
962-25807-00	Penetrometer Safety Enclosure	Holds penetrometer securely in place while viewing penetrometer installed into low-pressure port
950-25822-00	Penetrometer Weighing Support	Holds penetrometer assembly while weighing
950-25820-00	Rack for Penetrometer Storage	Securely holds empty penetrometers to help prevent breakage when not in use
962-25827-00	Rack for Filled Penetrometers	Holds filled penetrometers upright to facilitate movement between instrument and balance when determining Assembly Mass
930-54601-00	Cleaning Brush for Penetrometer with 0.4 cm³ Stem Volume	Used to clean inside 0.4 cm³ penetrometer stems
930-54602-00	Cleaning Brush for Penetrometer with 1.1 cm³ Stem Volume	Used to clean inside 1.1 cm³ penetrometer stems
930-54603-00	Cleaning Brush for Penetrometer with 1.8 cm³, 3.3 cm³, and 4.2 cm³ Stem Volume	Used to clean inside 1.8 cm³, 3.3 cm³, and 4.2 cm³ penetrometer stems
Routine Operating Supplies
004-16007-00	Apiezon Type H High Vacuum Grease	Used to seal between penetrometer and closure nut
920-16001-00	High-Pressure Fluid, 1 L	Used to fill high-pressure chamber during analysis; not used in the hydraulic pump
008-16045-00	Silicone High Vacuum Grease	Used to lubricate low-pressure seals; apply small amount to penetrometer stems or low-pressure filler rods
004-16011-00	Hydraulic Pump Oil, Synthetic 15W-50 Grade	Used in the hydraulic pump that generates pressure for the high-pressure system; not used in the high-pressure port
004-16004-01	Triple Distilled Mercury	Ships as hazardous material; importation is limited by some countries. Check with Micromeritics' Representative for more details.
942-25823-00	Syringe, 50 mL	For adding high-pressure fluid to the chamber, and for removing it from the chamber
962-33601-00	Operating Supplies	Includes one Liter of high-pressure fluid 920-16001-00, two unmodified banana plugs 003-21273-00, four modified banana plugs 930-25849-00, valve spanner 004-54039-00, mercury vapor filter 962-27000-00, and a package of 10 mercury vapor detection tubes
962-33602-00	Extended Operating Supplies	Includes Apiezon vacuum grease 004-16007-00, two Liters of high pressure fluid 920-16001-00, four unmodified banana plugs 003-21273-00, ten modified banana plugs 930-25849-00, valve spanner 004-54039-00, three mercury vapor filters 962-27000-00, and package of 10 mercury vapor detection tubes 962-29601-00
Routine Maintenance Supplies
003-21273-00	Banana Plug for Capacitance Detector Assemblies, unmodified	Replacement banana plugs for low-pressure and high-pressure capacitance detector assemblies
922-09808-00	Banana Plug Tool	For removal and replacement of banana plugs for capacitance detector assemblies and high-pressure feedthrough assemblies
920-33616-00	High-Pressure Vessel Maintenance Kit	Includes two each backup rings 004-25297-00, high-pressure seals 922-25890-00, O-rings for vent valve 004-25034-00, and modified banana plugs 930-25849-00, as well as six penetrometer contacts 930-25817-00 and instruction sheet
922-33607-00	High-Pressure Chamber Plug Seal Kit	Includes two each backup rings 004-25297-00 and high-pressure seals 922-25890-00, as well as an instruction sheet
004-25297-00	Backup Ring for High-Pressure Chamber Plug Seal	Replacement high-pressure chamber plug seal backup ring
922-25890-00	High-Pressure Chamber Plug Seal	Replacement high-pressure chamber plug seal
004-25034-00	O-ring for High-Pressure Chamber Vent Valve	Replacement O-ring for vent valve located on top of the high-pressure chamber
930-25817-00	Penetrometer contact for High-Pressure Chamber	Replacement penetrometer contact for high-pressure chamber plug
930-25849-00	Banana Plug for High-Pressure Feedthrough Assemblies, modified	Replacement banana plugs for high-pressure feedthrough assemblies in the bottom of the high-pressure ports
962-33002-00	Mercury Reservoir Cap Assembly	Replacement cap for mercury reservoir filling port
004-25652-00	O-ring for Mercury Reservoir Cap	Replacement O-ring for mercury reservoir filling port
942-25600-00	Cover for Spilled Mercury Containment Dish	Replacement cover for mercury spill containment dish
003-51123-00	6.25 Amp Fuse, 3AG Slo-Blo 250 VAC	Replacement fuse for 100 to 120-volt installations
003-51134-01	5 Amp Fuse, 5x20 mm Slo-Blo 250 VAC CE	Replacement fuse for 220 to 240-volt installations
003-63801-01	Ethernet Cable	Replacement Ethernet cable for connection of AutoPore to controlling computer
004-54039-00	Spanner for Solenoid Valves	Spanner to facilitate replacement of solenoid valve plungers
930-17801-00	Penetrometer Simulator, 82 pF	Penetrometer simulator for use when verifying calibration of capacitance detector system, 82 pF
930-17801-01	Penetrometer Simulator, 150 pF	Penetrometer simulator for use when verifying calibration of capacitance detector system, 150 pF
930-17801-05	Penetrometer Simulator, 15 pF	Penetrometer simulator for use when verifying calibration of capacitance detector system, 15 pF
Reference Material and Reference Volume Capsules for Operational Verification
004-16822-00	Reference Material for Total Pore Volume and Median Pore Diameter	Reference material for operational verification
940-34801-00	Mercury Reference Volume Kit	Includes two small capsule assemblies 940-34800-00, 2 large capsule assemblies 940-34800-01, 25 replacement O-rings 004-25646-00, one package each of 8 µm membranes 940-25600-00 and 3 µm membranes 940-25600-01, storage case and instruction manual
940-34800-00	Small Mercury Reference Capsule Assembly	Reference volume capsule assembly, nominal 0.24 mL capacity
940-34800-01	Large Mercury Reference Capsule Assembly	Reference volume capsule assembly, nominal 0.80 mL capacity
940-14800-00	Reference Capsule Retaining Clip	Replacement retaining clip for reference volume capsule assemblies
004-25646-00	Reference Capsule O-ring	Replacement O-ring for reference volume capsule assemblies
940-25600-00	Reference Capsule 8 µm Member, Package of 100	Replacement 8 µm membrane for reference volume capsule assemblies
940-25600-01	Reference Capsule 3 µm Member, Package of 100	Replacement 3 µm membrane for reference volume capsule assemblies
Mercury Safety Accessories
090-00000-00	QuikVac Mercury Clean-up Accessory	Mercury spill vacuum and containment accessory, capable of holding up to 250 mL of recovered mercury, with replaceable activated charcoal filter
942-33021-00	Exhaust Fan Kit	Optional kit to pull fresh air across mercury reservoir and then exhaust it to the rear of the instrument; port on the rear of instrument needs to be ducted properly to room ventilation system that is capable of handling mercury vapors
962-25859-00	Mercury Vapor Filter Assembly	Replacement mercury vapor filter for vacuum pump exhaust
962-29600-00	Mercury Vapor Detection Pump	Replacement mercury vapor detection pump for testing environment for mercury vapors using disposable mercury vapor detection tubes
962-29601-00	Mercury Vapor Detection Tube, Package of 10	Replacement mercury vapor detection tubes for use with mercury vapor detection pump
004-32031-00	Low-Pressure Mercury Drip Tray	Replacement low-pressure mercury drip tray
Low-Pressure Vacuum System Replacement Items and Supplies
062-62801-11	Vacuum Pump, 100 to 120 VAC	Replacement vacuum pump for evacuation of low-pressure system, for 100 to 120 VAC installations
062-25801-23	Vacuum Pump, 220 to 240 VAC	Replacement vacuum pump for evacuation of low-pressure system, for 220 to 240 VAC installations
004-27040-00	Vacuum Pump Exhaust Filter	Replacement exhaust filter for low-pressure vacuum pump
004-16003-01	Vacuum Pump Oil, 1L	Vacuum oil for low-pressure vacuum pump
004-25630-00	Centering Ring NW 16	Replacement centering ring for connection to vacuum pump exhaust port
004-25509-00	Clamp NW 10/16	Replacement clamp for connection to vacuum pump exhaust port
Gas Supply Accessories
004-62200-58	Gas Regulator, 2-stage 100 psig outlet, CGA 580 gas cylinder fitting	Regulator for compressed gas supply to low-pressure system
230-02001-00	Gas Inlet Line, 1/8 inch OD x 6 feet L	Gas inlet line for compressed gas supply to low-pressure system
004-25549-00	Reducing Union, 1/4 inch to 1/8 inch	Reducing union to connect gas inlet line 230-02001-00 to gas regulator 004-62200-58
004-33601-00	Two-outlet Expansion Kit for Gas Regulator	Expansion kit to allow use of one gas cylinder for multiple instruments
004-33602-00	Pressure Relief Kit for Gas Regulator	Used to prevent over-pressurization of gas regulator outlet
Software and Operator's Manual
962-20800-00	AutoPore V Software	Latest version of AutoPore V operating software
962-42800-00	AutoPore V Operator's Manual	Printed AutoPore Operator's Manual, with binder

Applications

Pharmaceuticals

Porosity and surface area are significant in the purification, processing, blending, tableting, and packaging of pharmaceutical products. They also influence a drug's shelf life, dissolution rate, and bioavailability.

Ceramics

The curing and bonding of greenware are impacted by pore area and porosity. This is crucial for determining the strength, texture, appearance, and density of the finished goods.

Adsorbents

Understanding pore area, total pore volume, and pore size distribution is crucial for maintaining quality control in industrial adsorbents and in the development of separation processes. Porosity and surface area characteristics play a key role in determining the selectivity of an adsorbent.

Catalyst

Production rates are influenced by the active surface area and pore structure of catalysts. By restricting the pore size, only molecules of specific sizes are permitted to enter and exit, creating a selective catalyst that predominantly produces the desired product.

Aerospace

The weight and functionality of heat shields and insulating materials are influenced by their surface area and porosity.

Fuel Cells

To achieve sufficient power density, fuel cell electrodes necessitate carefully regulated porosity coupled with a high surface area.

Geoscience

Porosity holds significance in groundwater hydrology and petroleum exploration as it correlates with the quantity of liquid a structure can hold and determines how much effort will be required to extract it.

Filtration

Filter manufacturers are interested in parameters such as pore size, pore volume, pore shape, and pore tortuosity. Frequently, pore shape has a more direct impact on filtration than pore size, as it strongly correlates with filtration performance and fouling.

Construction Materials

Degradation processes in concrete, cement, and other construction materials are significantly influenced by diffusion, permeability, and capillary flow.

Paper

The porosity of the coating on print media is key in offset printing, influencing factors such as blistering, ink receptivity, and ink holdout.

Medical Implants

The weight and functionality of heat shields and insulating materials are influenced by their surface area and porosity.

Software

Microactive for Autopore

Micromeritics AutoPore V Series Porosimeters

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Intelligent, Intuitive, Interactive

MicroActive software significantly enhances functionality, convenience, diagnostics, and data interpretation, setting a new benchmark for achieving high-performance results in mercury porosimetry.

Method Wizard

Create a method using an interactive step-by-step script, simplifying the process of method creation and introducing new users to the operation of the AutoPore V.

Mercury Density Calculation

In contrast to competing systems that rely solely on mercury density at ambient temperature, the AutoPore V automatically measures the real mercury temperature, ensuring precise density calculations under operational conditions.

User-Defined Reports and Report Options

Swiftly generate tailored advanced reports to suit users’ specific requirements with Python scripting. The new reporting options also allow for automatic conversion of reports to PDF or spreadsheet formats.

Post-Analysis Parameter Change

Enables the adjustment or correction of analysis parameters (such as stem volume, maximum head pressure, and pen constant) post-analysis, eliminating the need to rerun samples due to errors.

Reverberi Method Data Reduction

Obtain data regarding the distribution of pore shapes. This method produces a three-dimensional array presenting cavity size and throat size in relation to volume.

Diagnostic Dashboard

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Real-time monitoring of essential system components in real-time for proactive maintenance and troubleshooting.

Enhanced Penetrometer Calibration

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Simplifies the calibration of penetrometers through automated calculations, volumetrically or gravimetrically.

Overlay Multiple Runs and Gas Adsorption Data

MicroActive for AutoPore V can overlay up to 25 runs, providing the option to import pore size distributions from gas adsorption isotherms. This allows data analyzed across the micro to macropore range to be presented in a single report.

Intelligent Data Reporting

Automatic warnings are generated when questionable data is collected.

Variety of Available Plots

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Users can access plots for pore volume, pore area, and pore size, and have the ability to calculate total intrusion volume, total pore (surface) area, average pore diameters, median pore diameters, bulk or envelope density, and apparent (skeletal) density.

Reports Include: