Use of Pore Casts and Scanning Electron Microscope to Study Pore Geometry

ABSTRACT Various types of pore casts, replicas of void space, useful for the study of pore geometry can be prepared from rocks impregnated with plastic. Conventional light microscopes are suitable for examination of most pore casts, however the scanning electron microscope is definitely superior and is essential for good photographic illustrations. Study of pore casts provides information on the distribution and shape of pores and interconnecting passageways that influence permeability and control the flow of fluids.