AUTOPORE V

AUTOPORE V Mercury Intrusion Porosimetry

CLASS LEADING, PROVEN PERFORMANCE AutoPore V Mercury Intrusion Porosimeter The mercury porosimetry analysis technique is based on the The AutoPore V Series Mercury Porosimeters can determine a intrusion of mercury into a porous structure under stringently broader pore size distribution more quickly and accurately than controlled pressures. Besides offering speed, accuracy, and a wide other methods. This instrument also features enhanced safety measurement range, mercury porosimetry permits you to calculate features and offers new data reduction and reporting choices that numerous sample properties such as pore size distributions, total provide more information about pore geometry and the fluid pore volume, total pore surface area, median pore diameter and transport characteristics of your material. sample densities (bulk and skeletal). e Size Distributr iono RP ange 0 n m - 5 m ----------------n --- m ------- 2 5 n ------------- M -e -- ----- - rcu Mr e ---- - y P rcu - ------ -Gas Adsorp oti ro os ry m ---- -- i - n m - 1 - 0 -n -m - - e -- m - - • - n - 5 • Microp <2 o rn em M Limit es oret ical o The pore 0.3 nm 3 0nm -- n m • -- μ - - 50 0 • ------ ------- 5x105 - n-- m ---- 5x10 5 (5 --- ----- ------ nm 0( 0 --- - 5 μ ---- 00 m- -- μ ) --- - m 1μm ) • 0 nm por e >5 ac ro M psia) ------ (33,0 00 --------- me try a) ----------- ---- osi ---- - 00 p si ------ -- -- --or ,0 0 nm --- --- P - ry (60 --30 -- -- -t -- m - -- --- -- 100n • 5 - 0 0 n • m

CLASS LEADING, A NEW BENCHMARK FOR PROVEN PERFORMANCE OPERATIONAL SAFETY Triple Fail Safe - 1 Triple Fail Safe - 2 Penetrometer Safety Cap Interlock on Locking Cap In case of operator error, this device Verifies that capacitance detector is prevents the penetrometer or rod being installed on low-pressure port, automatical- released from port unintentionally ly suspends run, and permits user to check filling of the penetrometer prior to run Triple Fail Safe - 3 Mercury Collection Trays System Pressure Vent Safe collection of mercury for disposal in the case of compromised penetrometer on Manifold seals or operator error resulting in broken penetrometers Works in concert with Cap Interlock to automatically vent system pressure if above ambient pressure and error condition is detected Improved Mercury Funnel Design Attached screw cap and funnel-shaped opening eliminates mercury contamination and possible drip-spillage associated with separate detached filling funnel. Attached screw cap prevents loose cap and possible vapor release Mercury Vapor Detection Device Handheld device to check localized Software Control for mercury vapor levels that exceed defined safety limits. Portable device allows point Fine Powder Samples checks at the instrument or any location Prevents fine powder from accidental within the lab exposed to mercury aspiration into low-pressure ports during analysis by using intelligent evacuation controlled by sample type Mercury Vapor Capture Filter Mercury Temperature Sensor Affixed to vacuum pump, this filter prevents release of The ability to set a temperature limit in the software allows mercury vapors. This is a superior and safer the display of a warning message if the temperature is solution to cold trap dewars used in competitive exceeded instruments, particularly if the constantly evaporating cryogen level is insufficiently maintained

OPERATIONAL DESIGN ADVANTAGES ADVANTAGES • Ability to measure pore diameters from 0.003 to 1100* µm *Calculated with an initial filling pressure of 0.2psia (0.00128MPa) • Improved safety features reduce the risk of mercury spills and operator exposure • Controlled pressure can increase in increments as fine as 0.05 psia from 0.2 to 50 psia. This allows detailed data to be collected in the • Available with four low- and two high-pressure ports for macropore region increased sample throughput • High-resolution (sub-microliter) measurement of intrusion/extrusion • Available in 33,000 psia or 60,000 psia models volumes produces extraordinary precision allowing the development of tighter sample specifications, improved production processes, • Low-noise, high-pressure generating system and high-quality research data • A quick-scan mode allows a continuous pressure increase • Operates in scanning and time- or rate-of-intrusion equilibrated approximating equilibrium and providing faster screening modes • A choice of correction routine for baseline (automatic, • Real-time diagnostics provide knowledge of an issue before it differential, or manual) produces greater accuracy by becomes critical or impairs your analytical results correcting for compressibility and thermal effects caused by high pressure • Collects extremely high-resolution data; better than 0.1 µL for mercury intrusion and extrusion volume • Choice of pressure ramping methods lets you choose the scanning mode for high-speed or on-demand results, or • Improved linear motion for high-pressure chamber closure equilibration mode for more accurate results with greater detail • Mercury temperature sensor allows automatic calculation of mercury density used for penetrometer calibrations • MicroActive software allows you to interactively manipulate data, define custom reports, and quickly achieve analytical results • Compensation for material compression under high-pressure analysis FOUR MODELS The AutoPore V is available in four models to best match the needs of individual quality assurance and research labs. 9605 9620 Low Pressure 4 ports 4 ports High Pressure 2 ports @ 33,000 psia 2 ports @ 60,000 psia 9600 9610 Low Pressure 2 ports 2 ports High Pressure 1 port @ 33,000 psia 1 port @ 60,000 psia

MICROACTIVE FOR AUTOPORE Intelligent, Intuitive, Interactive MicroActive software greatly improves the functionality, convenience, diagnostics, and data interpretation that establish the new standard for high-performance results in mercury porosimetry. Method Wizard Build a method through an interactive step-by-step script. Eases method creation and new user introduction to the operation of the AutoPore V. Mercury Density Calculation Unlike competitive systems that use mercury density at ambient temperature only, the AutoPore V automatically measures the actual mercury temperature for accurate density calculations under operation conditions. User-Defined Reports and Report Options You can quickly create custom advanced reports to meet your specific needs using Python scripting. New report options permit automatic report conversion to PDF or spreadsheet formats. Post-Analysis Parameter Change Allows analysis parameters (stem volume, maximum head pressure, pen constant) to be changed or corrected post anal- ysis, eliminating re-running samples due to error. Reverberi Method Data Reduction Receive information on the distribution of pore shape. The method yields a three-dimensional array of cavity size and throat size vs. volume.

Diagnostic Dashboard Intelligent Data Reporting Real-time monitoring of critical system components for Warnings are supplied automatically when suspect data preventative maintenance and trouble shooting are collected Variety of Available Plots Pore volume, pore area, and pore size plots are available as well as the ability to calculate total intrusion volume, total pore (surface) area, median pore diameters, average pore diameters, bulk or envelope density, and apparent (skeletal) density Enhanced Penetrometer Calibration Simplifies penetrometer calibration through automated calculations either volumetrically or gravimetrically Reports Include • Summary • Tabular Report • Cumulative Volume vs Size • Incremental Volume vs Size • Cumulative Area vs Size • Cumulative Volume vs Pressure • Incremental Volume vs Pressure • Differential Volume vs Size 1 • Log Difference Volume vs Size • Differential Reference % Volume vs Size • Out Spec. % Volume vs Pressure • Differential Volume vs Size 2 Overlay Multiple Runs and • Material Compressibility Gas Adsorption Data • Cavity to Throat Size Ratio • Fractal Dimension MicroActive for Autopore V provides the ability to overlay up to 20 runs. Included is the option to import pore size distribu- • Mayer-Stowe Particle Size tions from gas adsorption isotherms to provide analysis data • Tortuousity in the micro to macropore range in a single report • Permeability • Reverberi • Advanced Report System

PENETROMETERS Partial List Stem Model# Size Volume Medium Typical Use refractories, low-porosity solid rocks/cores, 01 15 cc 0.392 Solid 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 paper, flexible polymer/membrane sheets, pharma 07 5 cc 0.392 Solid tablets silicates, catalysts, powders (general use), pharma 08 5 cc 0.392 Powder powders medium/high-porosity sheet-form materials (paper, 09 5 cc 1.131 Solid polymer, etc.), pharma tablets silica-alumina, silicates, zeolites, catalysts, powders 10 5 cc 1.131 Powder (general use), pharma powders powders (general use), materials with low quantity 14 3 cc 0.412 Powder available high-porosity rock/cores, low-density/high-porosity 24 15 cc 3.263 Solid foams 25 15 cc 4.185 Solid high-porosity material with large volume ACCESSORIES Penetrometer Rack Mercury QuikVac Safely store and transport penetrometers to prevent breakage and Mercury QuikVac is an excellent low-cost method for quickly unnecessary replacement. containing mercury spills. The device is designed to be specifically useful in collecting those elusive mercury droplets and small mercury-contaminated particulate matter. Mercury is collected in a 250-mL recovery vessel and a replaceable 0.3 – 0.5 micron activated carbon filter assures that the device exhausts clean, safe air.

Height: 143 cm (56.25 in.) Width: 54.3 cm (21.38 in.) Depth: 78 cm (30.75 in.) Weight: 250 kg (500 lb) Micromeritics Instrument Corporation 4356 Communications Drive Norcross, GA 30093 U.S.A. To request a quote or additional product information, visit Micromeritics website at: www.micromeritics.com Contact your local Micromeritics sales representative, or our Customer Service Department at: 770.662.3636 © All Rights Reserved 2014. Micromeritics Instrument Corporation. Norcross GA 30093. 770.662.3636. Printed in U.S.A. 960/42700/00