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Laboratory Open-Cell Copper Foam, 20 PPI, 100 × 200 × 10 mm, 1/5 pcs
Research-grade laboratory product
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LABORATORY PROCUREMENT SUPPORT
For PPI selection, sheet-dimension confirmation, package support or application-specific configuration review, contact our technical sales team.
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Manufacturer: Atomfair LLC
Brand: ATOMFAIR®
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Store the copper foam sheets in a clean, dry area to prevent contamination and moisture exposure. Protect the open cellular surface from heavy impact, crushing, and mechanical deformation during handling and storage.
- Storage Environment: Store in a clean, dry area and protect from heavy impact, crushing, and contamination.
How does the porosity range of 50–80% affect the electrical conductivity and mechanical integrity of the copper foam for electrode applications?
The copper foam's electrical conductivity is primarily determined by the continuous copper network, while porosity reduces the effective cross-section for conduction. Higher porosity (closer to 80%) increases internal surface area for electrochemical reactions but lowers bulk density (0.1–0.8 g/cm³) and mechanical strength. The stated through-pore rate of ≥98% ensures that the open network remains interconnected, which is critical for current collection in battery electrodes. Selection should balance surface area requirements against structural needs.
What is the significance of the ≥98% through-pore rate for filtration or catalyst support applications?
The ≥98% through-pore rate indicates that nearly all pores are open and interconnected, minimizing dead-end pores that could trap particles or reduce flow efficiency. For catalyst supports, this ensures maximum exposure of the copper surface to reactants. For filtration, it allows high permeability while maintaining the 20 PPI pore structure with a nominal pore pitch of 1.27 mm. This specification is critical for applications requiring uniform fluid distribution.
What storage and handling precautions are necessary to preserve the open-cell structure of the copper foam?
The copper foam should be stored in a clean, dry area to prevent contamination and oxidation. The open cellular surface must be protected from heavy impact, crushing, and contamination, as mechanical deformation can collapse the pore structure and reduce the effective surface area. Before cutting, bonding, or installing, inspect the sheet dimensions and visible pore structure to ensure integrity. Custom dimensions are available upon consultation.
Open-cell copper foam sheet with 20 PPI, 100×200×10 mm, featuring ≥98% through-pore rate and 50-80% porosity, suitable for electrode, thermal, and filtration applications but requiring careful handling and integration verification.
Positive
- High Through-Pore Rate: A through-pore rate of ≥98% ensures an interconnected open network, maximizing internal surface exposure for electrode frameworks, catalyst supports, heat transfer, and filtration applications.
- Adjustable Porosity and Density: The stated porosity range of 50-80% and bulk-density range of 0.1-0.8 g/cm³ allow flexibility in tailoring the material for specific thermal, electrical, or mechanical requirements in laboratory evaluations.
Trade-offs
- Handling Sensitivity: The open cellular structure must be protected from heavy impact, crushing, and contamination; storage in a clean, dry area is required to preserve pore integrity and performance.
- Integration Verification Required: Application-critical pore geometry and integration requirements must be confirmed before ordering, as the material is not a plug-and-play solution and may require additional validation for specific engineering uses.
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.
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