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Determination of the specific surface by measurement of permeability

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The determination of the specific surface of porous solids and packed powders from measurements of gas and liquid permeability is described. The theoretical background is outlined, and suitable experimental techniques are discussed, involving both constant and variable gas pressures.

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On décrit la détermination de la surface spécifique des poudres comprimées d’après des mesures de perméabilité des gaz et des liquides. On examine l’équation de Kozeny-Carman et ses applications. On décrit les techniques expérimentales appropriées, comprenant les méthodes à pression constante (Lea et Nurse, Rigden) et les méthodes à pression variable (Blaine). On souligne l’importance de ces mesures pour les essais de matériaux et l’on cite les normes nationales correspondantes.

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Niesel, K. Determination of the specific surface by measurement of permeability. Mat. Constr. 6, 227–231 (1973). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02479037

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