Parameter

BN

PA

Saturation moisture (θs) (m3/m3)

0.768

0.747

Residual moisture (θr) (m3/m3)

0.336

0.251

Coefficient of determination (R2)

0.98

0.99

Porosity and Distribution Percentage

BN

PA

Macropores (diameter > 75 µm and pressure < 390 kPa)

45.9

48.6

Mesopores (diameter 30 - 75 µm and pressure 390 - 1000 kPa)

3.6

4.1

Micropores (diameter < 30 µm and pressure > 1000 kPa)

50.5

47.3