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Laboratory Open-Cell Copper Foam, 20 PPI, 200 × 200 × 10 mm, 1/5 pcs
Research-grade laboratory product
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LABORATORY PROCUREMENT SUPPORT
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Manufacturer: Atomfair LLC
Brand: ATOMFAIR®
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Open-cell copper foam sheets require storage in a clean, dry environment to prevent contamination and oxidation. The porous structure is susceptible to crushing and impact damage, requiring careful handling during installation and processing.
- Environmental Storage: Store sheets in a clean, dry area away from moisture and corrosive atmospheres.
- Mechanical Protection: Protect the open cellular surface from heavy impact, crushing, and contamination during handling and storage.
- Pre-Use Inspection: After delivery, verify package condition, sheet dimensions, and visible pore structure before cutting, bonding, or installing the material.
- Processing Precautions: Cutting, bonding, or installing the foam may require specialized techniques to preserve pore integrity and avoid debris ingress.
How does the 50–80% porosity range affect the effective thermal and electrical conductivity of the 20 PPI copper foam sheet?
The stated porosity range of 50–80% corresponds to a bulk density of 0.1–0.8 g/cm³. Higher porosity reduces the copper volume fraction, lowering both thermal and electrical conductivity while increasing internal surface area. The copper framework retains its intrinsic conductive properties, but the effective conductivity scales with the solid fraction. For applications requiring higher conductivity, select a lower porosity within the range.
Can the 200×200×10 mm copper foam sheet be integrated into a battery electrode assembly without additional current collector layers?
Yes, the open-cell copper foam with ≥98% through-pore rate and 20 PPI structure can serve as both an electrode framework and a current collector due to its continuous copper network. The 10 mm thickness provides a three-dimensional scaffold for active material loading. However, integration should be validated for specific electrode geometries and active material adhesion, as the foam's bulk density (0.1–0.8 g/cm³) affects mechanical stability.
What are the recommended storage and handling procedures to preserve the pore structure and surface cleanliness of this copper foam?
Store the sheets in a clean, dry area to prevent contamination and oxidation. Protect the open cellular surface from heavy impact, crushing, and contamination. After delivery, inspect package condition, sheet dimensions, and visible pore structure before cutting or bonding. Avoid exposure to corrosive atmospheres that could degrade the copper surface.
This 20 PPI open-cell copper foam sheet (200 × 200 × 10 mm) provides a high through-pore rate (≥98%) and a copper backbone suitable for electrode, catalyst-support, thermal, and filtration applications. Its 50–80% porosity and 0.1–0.8 g/cm³ bulk-density range require batch-level verification, and the open cellular structure demands careful handling to avoid deformation or contamination.
Positive
- High through-pore and internal surface area: The ≥98% through-pore rate and 50–80% porosity expose a large internal copper surface, making the sheet effective for electrode frameworks, catalyst carriers, filtration media, and acoustic or EMI control structures.
- Copper framework for thermal and electrical conduction: The foamed copper network retains thermal and electrical conductivity, enabling use in heat-transfer components, current collectors, and electrode structures where metallic conduction is required.
Trade-offs
- Susceptible to deformation and contamination: The open-cell structure is mechanically fragile; heavy impact, crushing, or surface contamination can damage pores and degrade performance, requiring careful storage and handling before cutting, bonding, or installation.
- Wide porosity and density ranges: Specified porosity (50–80%) and bulk density (0.1–0.8 g/cm³) vary across batches, so application-critical performance must be verified per lot, particularly for precision electrode or filtration designs.
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).







