BS EN 1389 is a European Standard that describes two methods for the determination of the bulk density and open porosity of ceramic matrix composites with fibrous reinforcement.
Two methods are described and are designated as Methods A and B, as follows:
Note: Method B is not suitable for the determination of the open porosity for materials that are known to have an average pore size of greater than 200 μm.
BS EN 1389 on Determining density and porosity of ceramics is useful for:
Density and apparent porosity are physical properties of advanced technical ceramics that indicate their strength and longevity. Determining the density and porosity of ceramics is important because of the critical application of these ceramics.
Thus, BS EN 1389 provides the tests, sampling, methods, and much more to determine the density and apparent porosity of ceramic composites.
Complying with BS EN 1389 can help accelerate the reliability and trustworthiness of your product. So, if you are a manufacturer of ceramic matrix composite materials, adhere to BS EN 1389 guidelines to correctly determine the density and porosity of ceramics. Using BS EN 1389 can help you enhance the performance and credibility of advanced technical ceramics produced by you.
EN 1389:2003