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Closed-Cell Aluminum Foam, 2–3 mm Pore Size, 100 × 200 × 5 mm, 5/10 pcs
Research-grade laboratory product
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TAILORED SOLUTIONS FOR RESEARCH
For pore-size selection, sheet-dimension confirmation, package support or application-specific guidance, contact our engineering sales team.
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Manufacturer: Atomfair LLC
Brand: ATOMFAIR®
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Closed-cell aluminum foam must be stored in a clean, dry environment to prevent contamination and structural damage. The material requires protection from heavy impact and crushing to maintain cellular integrity, and dimensions and pore structure should be verified before any cutting, bonding, or installation.
- Storage environment: Store the sheets in a clean, dry area to avoid moisture and particulate contamination.
- Impact protection: Protect the cellular surface from heavy impact and crushing to prevent deformation of the closed-cell structure.
- Pre-processing inspection: Inspect the package condition, sheet dimensions, and visible pore structure before cutting, bonding, or installing the material.
- Application compatibility: Confirm that the pore-size range, sheet dimensions, and intended operating environment match the experimental or engineering setup before ordering.
- Mounting method consideration: Consider the intended mounting method and surrounding operating conditions to ensure proper integration.
After delivery, inspect the package and verify sheet dimensions and pore structure before use. Store the sheets in a clean, dry area protected from impact until ready for cutting, bonding, or installation.
- Inspect Package
Inspect the package condition upon delivery to ensure the sheets are free from damage. - Verify Sheet Specifications
Measure the sheet dimensions and examine the pore structure to confirm they match the required specifications. - Store Properly
Store the sheets in a clean, dry area and protect the cellular surface from heavy impact, crushing, and contamination.
How does the closed-cell aluminum foam's 70–90% porosity and 2–3 mm pore size affect its mechanical energy absorption compared to open-cell foams?
The independent sealed pores of this closed-cell foam provide a non-translucent metallic cellular structure with typical porosity of 70–90% and a pore size of 2–3 mm. Unlike open-cell foams, the sealed geometry prevents fluid or gas permeation, which can enhance impact buffering and energy absorption under compressive loads by distributing stress across the cell walls without internal flow losses. This makes it suitable for impact-buffering studies and lightweight structural panels where a non-permeable cellular medium is required.
Can this 100 × 200 × 5 mm closed-cell aluminum foam sheet be integrated into a sandwich panel for electromagnetic shielding evaluations?
Yes, the closed-cell aluminum alloy framework with independent sealed pores is suitable for electromagnetic-shielding evaluations as a lightweight metallic cellular medium. The 100 × 200 mm sheet size and 5 mm thickness allow integration into test fixtures, layered assemblies, or sandwich-panel cores. However, the non-translucent closed-cell structure means shielding performance will depend on the specific frequency range and mounting method; the source does not provide quantitative shielding effectiveness values.
What handling and storage precautions are required for this closed-cell aluminum foam sheet to prevent structural damage before installation?
Store the sheets in a clean, dry area and protect the cellular surface from heavy impact, crushing, and contamination. After delivery, inspect the package condition, sheet dimensions, and visible pore structure before cutting, bonding, or installing the material. The 5 mm nominal thickness and 70–90% porosity make the foam susceptible to permanent deformation under concentrated loads, so avoid stacking heavy objects on the sheets.
Closed-cell aluminum foam sheet (2–3 mm pore, 100×200×5 mm) provides a lightweight metallic cellular structure with 70–90% porosity, enabling energy absorption, sound insulation, and electromagnetic shielding in a single material. Handling requires clean, dry storage and protection from crushing, and standard sheet dimensions may require custom consultation for non-standard integration.
Positive
- Lightweight closed-cell metal structure: The aluminum-alloy foam achieves 70–90% porosity with independent sealed pores, providing low density while retaining a metallic framework for structural and shielding applications.
- Multifunctional technical utility: The closed-pore geometry supports energy absorption, impact buffering, sound insulation, lightweight panels, and electromagnetic-shielding evaluations within a single material form.
Trade-offs
- Handling and storage sensitivity: Sheets must be stored in a clean, dry area and protected from heavy impact, crushing, and contamination to preserve the cellular structure and dimensional integrity.
- Fixed standard sheet dimensions: Standard size is 100×200×5 mm; custom dimensions require a feasibility review, potentially delaying integration into non-standard experimental setups or prototypes.
Every advanced material, component, equipment, and instrument in our catalog is backed by rigorous testing. We maintain strict internal quality management frameworks and align with CE conformity metrics to deliver transparent, reproducible performance data via our public open-science repository.
To request raw batch performance data, submit formal vendor registration paperwork, or execute a fast-turnaround R&D manufacturing loop, contact us at inquiry@atomfair.com.
Item is dispatched under the Atomfair Shipping & Delivery Framework (Free worldwide shipping on orders over $59 USD excl. heavy equipment). Return is governed by the Atomfair Return & Refund Policy (7-day technical return window).
