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Closed-Cell Aluminum Foam, 3–4 mm Pore Size, 200 × 200 × 10 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 sheets in a clean, dry environment to prevent moisture damage. Protect the cellular surface from heavy impact, crushing, and contamination to maintain structural integrity.
- Storage Environment: Maintain a clean, dry storage area to avoid moisture absorption and corrosion of the aluminum alloy framework.
- Impact Protection: Prevent heavy impact or crushing loads that could collapse the closed-pore structure and degrade energy-absorption performance.
- Contamination Prevention: Keep the cellular surface free from dirt, oils, or particulates that could interfere with bonding or subsequent processing steps.
How does the closed-cell structure of this aluminum foam influence its energy absorption capability compared to open-cell foams?
The closed-cell structure provides independent sealed pores that collapse under load, absorbing energy through plastic deformation. Unlike open-cell foams that allow fluid flow, closed-cell foams offer a higher strength-to-weight ratio and are better suited for impact buffering and lightweight structural applications where energy dissipation is required without fluid permeability. This is supported by the product's independent closed-pore geometry and its stated suitability for energy absorption and impact-buffering studies.
What are the typical methods for integrating this closed-cell aluminum foam sheet into a sandwich panel or composite structure?
The sheet can be cut to fit and bonded using structural adhesives suitable for aluminum alloys. It serves as a core material in sandwich panels for lightweight structures, protective housings, or layered assemblies. The non-translucent closed-cell structure provides a solid substrate for bonding without risk of adhesive penetration through open pores, as indicated by the product's application scope including lightweight sandwich structures and cut-to-fit research components.
What storage and handling precautions are necessary to prevent damage to the closed-cell pore structure?
Store sheets in a clean, dry area and protect the cellular surface from heavy impact, crushing, and contamination. After delivery, inspect package condition, sheet dimensions, and visible pore structure before cutting, bonding, or installing. Avoid applying concentrated loads that could crush the sealed cells, as stated in the product's handling and inspection guidelines.
This closed-cell aluminum foam sheet (200 × 200 × 10 mm, 3–4 mm pore size) provides a lightweight, non-translucent metallic cellular structure with independent sealed pores, suitable for energy absorption, impact buffering, sound insulation, and electromagnetic shielding studies. The 70–90% porosity and sealed-cell geometry eliminate open-cell rate considerations, but the material requires careful handling to avoid crushing and contamination, and dimensional customization must be confirmed separately.
Positive
- Independent closed-pore structure: Sealed cells prevent fluid or gas permeation, making the sheet suitable for sound insulation and electromagnetic shielding applications where a non-translucent metallic medium is required.
- Lightweight aluminum-alloy framework: The foamed aluminum alloy provides low structural mass with typical porosity of 70–90%, enabling integration into lightweight sandwich panels and impact-buffering prototypes 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 during handling.
- Standard dimensions limit direct fit: The fixed 200 × 200 × 10 mm sheet size may not match experimental setups or enclosures; dimensional customization requires separate consultation and feasibility review.
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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).








