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Closed-Cell Aluminum Foam, 2–3 mm Pore Size, 100 × 200 × 20 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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These closed-cell aluminum foam sheets require specific storage and handling to maintain structural integrity. The sealed-pore cellular structure is susceptible to crushing and contamination if mishandled.
- Storage Environment: Store sheets in a clean, dry area to prevent moisture absorption and contamination of the cellular matrix.
- Impact Protection: Protect the cellular surface from heavy impact and crushing forces that could collapse the closed-pore structure.
- Pre-Use Inspection: Verify package condition, sheet dimensions, and visible pore structure before cutting, bonding, or installing the material.
Proper handling and inspection ensure the aluminum foam sheets perform as intended. Follow these steps to store, inspect, and prepare the material for integration.
- Inspect Delivery
Inspect the delivered sheets for package condition and dimensional accuracy against the ordered specifications. - Store Sheets
Store sheets in a clean, dry environment away from heavy traffic and potential contamination sources. - Protect Surface
Protect the cellular surface from impact, crushing, and contamination during handling and storage. - Verify Structure
Verify the pore structure and sheet dimensions before cutting, bonding, or installing the material. - Cut or Bond
Cut or bond the sheet as required for your application, using appropriate methods to avoid damaging the cellular structure.
What are the key performance characteristics of this closed-cell aluminum foam for energy absorption applications?
The closed-cell aluminum foam absorbs energy through plastic deformation of its aluminum-alloy framework under impact. With a typical porosity of 70–90% and a pore size of 2–3 mm, the independent sealed pores ensure consistent crush behavior without gas escape, making it suitable for impact-buffering components and protective inserts as described in the application scope.
Can this closed-cell aluminum foam sheet be bonded or integrated into sandwich panel structures?
Yes, the 100 × 200 × 20 mm sheet can be integrated into lightweight sandwich structures as a core material. The aluminum-alloy framework allows bonding with structural adhesives, and the closed-cell geometry prevents adhesive penetration into pores. The product is explicitly listed for use in lightweight sandwich structures and cut-to-fit research components.
What storage and handling precautions are required for this closed-cell aluminum foam?
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. These precautions are specified in the product's handling and inspection guidance.
This closed-cell aluminum foam sheet (2–3 mm pore size, 100 × 200 × 20 mm) provides a lightweight, non-translucent metallic cellular structure with independent sealed pores, 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 sound insulation panels or electromagnetic shielding assemblies.
- Lightweight aluminum-alloy framework: With typical porosity of 70–90%, the sheet offers low structural mass while maintaining a metallic cellular body, enabling integration into lightweight sandwich structures, protective housings, and impact-buffering components without significant weight penalty.
Trade-offs
- Susceptible to crushing and contamination: The cellular surface must be stored in a clean, dry area and protected from heavy impact or crushing, as the porous structure can be permanently deformed or contaminated, compromising its mechanical and shielding performance.
- Fixed sheet dimensions limit direct fit: The standard 100 × 200 × 20 mm format may not match all experimental setups or prototype enclosures; dimensional customization requires consultation and feasibility review, adding lead time for non-standard applications.
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).








