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===Grain volume measurement===
===Grain volume measurement===
[[file:porosity_fig6.png|thumb|{{figure number|6}}Schematic diagram of Boyle's law helium porosimeter for grain volume measurement.]]
Grain volume can also be measured by the Boyle's law method. The equipment used to measure grain volume and pore volume are similar with the exception of the sample chamber. The grain volume porosimeter does not confine the sample by means of a rubber boot ([[:file:porosity_fig6.png|Figure 6]]). To measure grain volume, the sample is placed into a chamber of known volume. Helium, from a reference cell at known pressure, is then expanded into the sample chamber. The equilibrium pressure of the system is monitored and Boyle's Law is used to calculate the grain volume. Therefore,
Grain volume can also be measured by the Boyle's law method. The equipment used to measure grain volume and pore volume are similar with the exception of the sample chamber. The grain volume porosimeter does not confine the sample by means of a rubber boot ([[:file:porosity_fig6.png|Figure 6]]). To measure grain volume, the sample is placed into a chamber of known volume. Helium, from a reference cell at known pressure, is then expanded into the sample chamber. The equilibrium pressure of the system is monitored and Boyle's Law is used to calculate the grain volume. Therefore,