Porosity

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porosity)

Porosity or void fraction is a measure of the void (i.e., "empty") spaces in a material, and is a fraction of the volume of voids over the total volume, between 0–1, or as a percentage between 0–100%. The term is used in multiple fields including pharmaceutics, ceramics, metallurgy, materials, manufacturing, earth sciences, soil mechanics and engineering. (Wikipedia)

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Approved Date
23-Oct-2013

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