M9140 Porosimeter


  • Height: 12 in.
  • Width: 16 in.
  • Depth: 12 in.
  • Weight: 30 lbs.
  • Nitrogen/Helium Req.: 200 psi min. | Core Diameter: Up to 1.5"

Designed for Compact, Fast, and Easy Operation
The Grace Instrument M9140 Porosimeter is designed to measure the effective porosity of a core sample with high-precision. Effective porosity is the percentage of all the interconnected pore space to the whole core sample and is critical to considering the suitability of rocks or sediments of oil or gas reservoirs.
The M9140 Porosimeter utilizes Boyle's Law to calculate the volume through pressure change during the expansion of helium or nitrogen.

Efficient, Dependable Design
A Microsoft Excel® spreadsheet template is provided with each unit to calculate the porosity using the pressure reading on the digital display. The M9140 measures core samples up to 1.5” in diameter and up to 3” in length. Other sample holder sizes are also available.


M9140 and M9145 Porosimeter comparison


M9140 Porosimeter
  • An order includes a USB drive with the M9140 Calculations and Calibration Values spreadsheet.
  • Optional equipment: custom length core sample cup.

M9145 Porosimeter
  • The M9145 has all the features the M9140 has, along with an additional regulator, which is used to apply confining pressure.
  • An order includes a Windows computer with the M9145 PC data acquisition software installed.
  • Optional equipment: core holder, custom length and diameter (diameter up to 5.25-inch) core sample cup.

Dimensions: 16" W x 12" D x 12" H
Weight: 30 lbs.
Core Diameter: Up to 1.5"
Core Length: Up to 3"
Nitrogen/Helium Requirement: 200 psi Minimum
Voltage: 120/240V AC
Frequency: 50-60 Hz
Power: 50 W
  • Air relief valve prevents overpressurization.
  • Calibration block included.
  • Digital display of pressure.
  • Calculation spreadsheet included.
  • Compact size.
  • Easy to maintain.
  • Precision regulator and display for accurate pressure control.
  • Precise pressure transducer provides accurate pressure measurement.
  • Optional vacuum pump is available (sold separately) for evacuation of core sample.
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