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Open-Cell Aluminum Foam, 3–4 mm Pore Size, 100 × 100 × 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.
EMAIL: inquiry@atomfair.com
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Manufacturer: Atomfair LLC
Brand: ATOMFAIR®
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Store the sheets in a clean, dry environment to prevent contamination and oxidation. Protect the cellular structure from mechanical damage including impact, crushing, and deformation during handling and integration.
- Clean Storage: Keep the sheets in a clean, dry area free from dust and moisture.
- Impact Protection: Avoid heavy impact, crushing, or pressure that could deform the open-cell structure.
- Inspection: Inspect the package condition, sheet dimensions, and pore structure upon delivery before use.
Follow these steps to ensure proper handling and inspection of the foam sheets upon receipt. Proper storage and protection maintain the material integrity for experimental use.
Required Equipment:
- Inspect Upon Delivery
Check the package condition, sheet dimensions, and visible pore structure immediately after delivery. - Store in Clean Area
Store the sheets in a clean, dry environment to prevent contamination and moisture exposure. - Protect From Damage
Protect the cellular surface from heavy impact, crushing, and deformation during handling and integration.
What is the significance of the 55–65% open-cell rate for heat dissipation applications using this aluminum foam?
The 55–65% open-cell rate indicates that a majority of the pores are interconnected, creating continuous passages for convective airflow while the remaining closed cells contribute to structural rigidity. This balance supports heat dissipation studies by allowing fluid flow through the metallic framework without compromising mechanical integrity, as stated in the product's typical applications for heat transfer and dissipation.
Can the 100×100×5 mm open-cell aluminum foam sheet be cut to custom dimensions without damaging the pore structure?
Yes, but careful cutting methods such as wire EDM or abrasive cutting are recommended to avoid crushing the cellular network. The product description notes that custom dimensions are available upon consultation with the engineering sales team, and handling instructions advise protecting the sheet from heavy impact and crushing during modification.
What storage conditions are recommended to prevent contamination or deformation of the aluminum foam sheets?
Store the sheets in a clean, dry area and protect them from heavy impact, crushing, and contamination as specified in the handling and inspection guidelines. Keeping the sheets in their original packaging until use helps maintain the open-pore structure free from debris or mechanical damage.
This open-cell aluminum foam sheet (3–4 mm pore size, 100 × 100 × 5 mm) provides a rigid, interconnected porous medium with typical porosity of 70–90% and open-cell rate of 55–65%, suitable for heat-transfer, filtration, acoustic, and light-transmission studies. The lightweight aluminum-alloy framework enables easy integration into test fixtures and prototypes, but the cellular structure requires careful handling to avoid crushing or contamination.
Positive
- Interconnected open-pore network: The continuous open passages through the metallic cellular structure support airflow, fluid passage, and light transmission, enabling versatile use in heat-dissipation, filtration, and acoustic-control experiments.
- Lightweight rigid aluminum framework: The aluminum-alloy cellular sheet provides a rigid porous medium that is easy to cut, bond, and integrate into laboratory fixtures, prototype housings, and layered assemblies without adding significant weight.
Trade-offs
- Susceptible to crushing and contamination: The open-cell structure is vulnerable to permanent deformation from heavy impact or crushing, and the porous surface can easily trap contaminants if not stored in a clean, dry area.
- Requires dimensional confirmation before use: The standard 100 × 100 × 5 mm format may not match all experimental setups; custom dimensions require 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).








