Teaching methods
- Presentation of the training materials
- Distribution of the training materials
- Training led by experts in the requested techniques
Target audience
Technicians or engineers responsible for research & innovation, process & industrialization, production & maintenance…
Program
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Updated information on 08.10.2024
Practical information
- In-company training
- Questionnaire at the beginning and end of the training (quiz)
- Attendance sheet
- Duration: 2 days
- Accessibility: PRM and PWD
- Adaptable to the customer’s needs
- Price on request
- No prerequisites required to take this course
- A certificate of completion will be issued to participants at the end of the training
Our training courses are accessible to people with disabilities. We will propose adaptation solutions (for example: training materials, training pace, educational support, etc.) and adjustments according to your needs.
Your teams need training in the BET technique...
What is the principle of BET surface analysis?
The principle of BET surface analysis is to determine the actual surface area as opposed to the apparent surface area. It therefore represents the total surface area per unit mass and is expressed in m²/g.
Three categories can be identified to classify the different methods of measuring and analyzing specific surface area by BET:
- Gas adsorption (that is, measuring the number of gas molecules adsorbed in one or more layers on the solid),
- Liquid-phase adsorption (such as fatty acids, dyes, etc.)
- Physical methods (using X-rays, radioactivity, heat of adsorption, etc.).
Among these three analysis methods mentioned above, one of them was described by Brunauer, Emmett and Teller. These three researchers described the determination by gas adsorption, which is why it is known as the “BET method” or “BET technique.” This method is also the most important and the most widely used.
This well-known BET method determines the amount of gas required to form a monomolecular layer around the solid sample. Since the cross-section of molecules is a characteristic specific to each gas, it is then possible to determine the total surface area of the solid.
FILAB's BET training...
Would you like to implement BET analysis in your laboratory? Are the qualified person or persons no longer part of your team? Would you like to deepen your expertise in the BET method and the interpretation of results?
As an approved training organization, FILAB supports your teams in using the BET specific surface area analysis and measurement technique, whatever your industry.
Indeed, this technique has many applications, particularly in the fields of metallurgy, geochemistry, ceramics, pharmaceuticals, and medical…
At FILAB, we develop and offer our clients only custom training courses, tailored to your industrial challenges or analytical needs.
To register for the training or to obtain a quote, please contact us directly by email or by phone.
The training will begin within 3 months from the acceptance of the agreement.
Why choose FILAB for any training in analytical chemistry or materials?
FILAB is QUALIOPI certified for its training activities. Thanks to this certification, the training we provide may be eligible for funding from OPCOs.
Analytical training is essential for professionals seeking to master analysis and characterization techniques. It covers a wide range of techniques designed to analyze and characterize substances, materials, or products across various industrial sectors.
Our analytical training programs are designed to equip participants with the skills needed to excel in their field, combining rigorous theory with practical applications. Discover how our analytical training can transform your skill set within your company.
Several reasons explain the growing number of training requests received by FILAB:
Tailor-made technical training: most training courses offered by many training organizations are standard, not custom-made, and do not address your technical challenges
Highly qualified people: our trainers are laboratory professionals, PhDs or specialized engineers
Industrial expertise: FILAB has been providing training to its clients for over 10 years, across all industrial sectors
A unique profile with dual expertise in Chemistry and Materials
A human-scale structure, which enables us to be more responsive and more flexible
Mastering specific surface area measurement and porosimetry
Specific surface area, calculated according to the Brunauer, Emmett and Teller equation, is a fundamental property for characterizing divided or porous materials.
The BET method accounts for every crevice and pore accessible to molecules during nitrogen adsorption.
Analyzing porosity and pore size distribution
Our training deepens understanding of porous texture, which is essential for correlating a material's physical properties with its performance. We teach how to assess the pore volume through the three categories defined by IUPAC:
- Micropores : diameter below 2 nm.
- Mesopores : between 2 and 50 nm.
- Macropores : above 50 nm.
Interpreting adsorption isotherms
One of the key modules in our support focuses on making use of raw data. Mastering the BET technique means knowing how to interpret the adsorption isotherm. We train your technicians and engineers to identify the different curve profiles (types I to VI according to the IUPAC classification).
This analysis is useful for validating the compliance of your measurements according to ISO 9277 and ensuring the reliability of your characterization results.
Concrete applications tailored to your industrial challenges
Because theory must serve performance, our training is based on practical cases encountered in your business sectors:
Pharmaceutical sector : understanding the direct influence of specific surface area on the bioavailability and dissolution rate of an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API).
Catalysts and energy : maximizing contact surface area to optimize the yield of chemical reactions and the efficiency of storage materials.
Our FAQ
Mastering the Brunauer, Emmett and Teller (BET) equation is essential to ensure reliable active surface area measurements. Specialized training enables your teams to understand the influence of degassing and adsorbate selection on result accuracy. At the FILAB laboratory, we turn a theoretical measurement into a high-performance quality control tool, in strict compliance with ISO 9277.
Oui. Bien que le BET soit souvent associé à la surface spécifique, notre programme inclut la caractérisation par adsorption de gaz complète. Nous abordons la porosimétrie pour déterminer le volume poreux et la distribution de taille de pores (micropores, mésopores et macropores). L'objectif est de savoir interpréter une manométrie d’adsorption isotherme pour en extraire des données cruciales sur la morphologie de vos matériaux.
This training is essential for accurately assessing the interaction between a gas and the surface of a solid. It enables you to master the entire analytical chain: from selecting the adsorbate (nitrogen, krypton, argon) to applying the BET equation. It is the reference method for obtaining a reliable map of the specific surface area and porosity of your powders.
Absolutely. FILAB offers tailor-made in-company training. Our experts come to your laboratory to train your technicians on your own measurement instruments. This hands-on approach makes it possible to optimize your physisorption and nitrogen adsorption protocols directly in your usual working environment.
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, analysis requested, any standard to follow, urgency, number of samples, etc.). We will then send you a personalized technical and pricing proposal within 24-48 hours.
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 adapted to your industrial constraints and urgent needs.
