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Closed-Cell Aluminum Foam, 2–3 mm Pore Size, 200 × 200 × 8 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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Store the foam sheets in a clean, dry environment to prevent contamination and maintain structural integrity. Protect the cellular surface from heavy impact, crushing, and contamination during handling and storage.
- Storage and Protection Requirements: Store sheets in a clean, dry area and protect the cellular surface from heavy impact, crushing, and contamination.
Why does the closed-cell aluminum foam not have an open-cell rate value, and how does that affect its performance in energy absorption compared to open-cell foams?
The open-cell rate is not applicable because the closed-cell configuration has independent sealed pores, preventing gas or liquid from passing through the cellular matrix. This directly impacts performance: in energy absorption studies, closed-cell foams tend to provide higher strength-to-weight ratios and better energy absorption per unit mass due to the sealed cell walls compressing, whereas open-cell foams allow fluid flow and are often used for filtration or heat exchange. The product description states that the pores are independent and sealed, so an open-cell-rate value does not apply.
How does the independent closed-pore structure of this aluminum foam sheet influence its suitability for electromagnetic shielding evaluations?
The independent closed-pore structure creates a non-translucent metallic cellular body that can reflect and attenuate electromagnetic waves, making it suitable for shielding evaluations. Unlike open-cell foams which may allow wave penetration through interconnected voids, the sealed cells provide a continuous metallic barrier. The product description lists electromagnetic-shielding evaluations as a typical application for this closed-cell configuration.
What storage and handling precautions are recommended for closed-cell aluminum foam sheets to prevent damage to the cellular structure?
The sheets should be stored in a clean, dry area and protected 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. These precautions are directly stated in the product's handling and inspection guidance to preserve the integrity of the cellular structure.
This closed-cell aluminum foam sheet (2–3 mm pore size, 200 × 200 × 8 mm) provides a lightweight, non-translucent metallic cellular structure with 70–90% porosity, suitable for energy absorption, impact buffering, sound insulation, and electromagnetic shielding evaluations in laboratory and prototype settings.
Positive
- Independent closed-pore structure: The sealed-cell geometry prevents fluid or gas permeation, making the sheet suitable for applications requiring a non-translucent metallic cellular medium, such as electromagnetic shielding or sound insulation panels.
- Lightweight aluminum-alloy framework: The foamed aluminum alloy provides low structural mass while maintaining a metallic cellular body, enabling integration into lightweight sandwich structures, protective housings, and cut-to-fit research components without significant weight penalty.
Trade-offs
- Susceptible to crushing damage: The cellular surface must be protected from heavy impact and crushing during storage and handling, as the porous structure can deform permanently under concentrated loads, compromising its intended energy-absorption or structural properties.
- Requires clean, dry storage: Sheets must be stored in a clean, dry area to prevent contamination of the pore structure, which could alter mechanical behavior or introduce unwanted particulates into experimental setups.
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.
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