Would you like to carry out a porosity measurement according to ISO 15901-1?
Precisely characterize the porous structure of your materials
The porosity of a material directly impacts its performance: mechanical strength, permeability, service life, and durability.
Poor control of this property can lead to material defects: brittleness, infiltration, loss of functional efficiency…
At FILAB’s laboratory, we carry out open porosity measurement and pore size distribution by mercury intrusion based on ISO 15901-1 to provide you with reliable, immediately actionable data.
Mercury intrusion is a reference method for characterizing porosity analysis.
It enables open porosity measurement and pore size distribution by mercury intrusion based on ISO 15901-1. With this method, non-wetting mercury is forced into the pores of the material under pressure. The higher the applied pressure, the smaller the pores that can be analyzed.
Our technical capabilities for porosity measurement
FILAB carries out porosity measurement according to ISO 15901-1 to characterize and optimize your materials
The key indicators measured:
Open porosity: total volume of pores accessible from the outside.
Pore distribution: precise distribution of pore diameter (from macropores to mesopores).
Raw specific surface area: estimate of the internal surface by intrusion.
Apparent and true density: crucial data for calculating bulk density.
Materials and industries concerned
Our porosity analysis services are suitable for many types of materials in industry:
- Metal materials : metal alloys
- Powders : metal powders, HAP powders etc.
- Ceramics and glass
- Polymers and composites
Analytical application cases in porosimetry
Resolution: porosity analysis highlights differences in pore distribution linked to manufacturing conditions, explaining the functional variations observed.
Resolution: porosimetry identifies an overly open pore network or high connectivity responsible for the loss of performance.
Our FAQ
Mercury intrusion porosity measurement is a technique used to characterize the pore structure of a material.
It is based on an open porosity and pore distribution measurement by mercury intrusion in accordance with ISO 15901-1.
Mercury is injected into the pores under pressure, making it possible to determine their size and volume.
This method is particularly suitable for:
obtaining an accurate pore size distribution
measuring open porosity
analyzing a wide range of pore sizes
It is a reference method for the characterization of porous materials.
The technique makes it possible to characterize:
open porosity (accessible from the surface)
pore size distribution
Closed porosity is not measured by this method.
ISO 15901-1 governs the mercury intrusion analysis method.
It defines:
operating conditions
measurement protocols
interpretation rules
It ensures reliable, reproducible, and comparable results.
An open porosity and pore distribution measurement by mercury intrusion in accordance with ISO 15901-1 makes it possible to obtain:
the open porosity rate
the pore size distribution
the total pore volume
the average pore diameter
These data can be directly used in R&D, production, or quality control.
This method applies to many industrial materials:
ceramics
sintered metals
porous polymers
construction materials
coatings and layers
To get a quote, you can contact our teams via our contact form, by phone, or by email.
All you need to do is send us your requirements (material type, desired analysis, applicable standard, urgency, number of samples, etc.). We will then send you a personalized technical and pricing proposal within 24-48 hours.
Yes, mercury intrusion analysis is a destructive method. The sample is subjected to high pressures and is generally not recoverable after analysis.
Yes, this method is ideal for:
comparing different formulations
assessing the impact of a process
qualifying a new supplier
It provides reliable quantitative data to guide your decisions.
Lead times vary depending on the nature of the analysis and the complexity of the expert assessment project.
However, FILAB is committed to providing fast turnaround times tailored to your constraints and industrial urgencies.
