Borsa Stefano*
Porosity is a fundamental property that refers to the presence of empty spaces or voids within a material. It plays a crucial role in various scientific and engineering disciplines, influencing the behavior and characteristics of materials. This article provides an in-depth exploration of porosity, covering its definition, types, measurement techniques, and its importance in different fields. Different types of porosity, including intergranular, intragranular, fracture, microporosity, and macroporosity, are discussed, along with their significance in specific applications. The article also delves into the various measurement techniques used to quantify porosity, such as Archimedes' method, mercury intrusion porosimetry, gas adsorption, and X-ray computed tomography. Keywords: Porosity, voids, empty spaces, intergranular porosity, intragranular porosity, fracture porosity, microporosity, macroporosity, measurement techniques, geology, petroleum engineering, construction, materials science, environmental science, biomedical engineering, modification techniques, control techniques.
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