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Effective diffusivity fraction
Effective diffusivity fractionPorosity ε (fraction) versus D_eff / D (fraction). εᵇ; Straight-pore scaling ε. Interpretation follows the graphs.000.250.250.50.50.750.7511Porosity ε (fraction)D_eff / D (fraction)
εᵇStraight-pore scaling ε (dashed)
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