Foam Carbon Sheet 0.2–1.0 g/cm3, 600°C Air ATOMFAIR®

Summary of Core Information on Foam Carbon

I. Core Characteristics

Low density and high strength, with balanced mechanical properties;
Adjustable thermal conductivity (both high and low thermal conductivity achievable);
Excellent thermal shock resistance, capable of withstanding abrupt temperature changes up to 1250℃, along with high temperature resistance and corrosion resistance;
Customizable pore size via foaming, adapting to diverse application requirements;
Superior processability: bondable with common adhesives, easy to form complex structures, and surface-metallizable via electroplating;
Flexible material design: wide performance adjustable range, enabling precise matching of customization needs (e.g., density, pore morphology, and connection mode) through engineering methods.

II. Key Technical Specifications

Specification Type	Parameter Range
Density	0.2~1.0 g/cm³
Pore Size	0.01~6 mm (input error corrected)
Compressive Modulus	300~620 MPa
Tensile Modulus	300~500 MPa
Thermal Conductivity	25~80 W/(m·K)
Porosity	30~80%
Compressive Strength	8~12 MPa
Tensile Strength	2~5 MPa
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE)	5.0 ppm/℃
Resistivity	1.0×10⁻⁵~1.0×10⁻² Ω·m (order adjusted for clarity)
Maximum Service Temperature	600℃ in air; 3000℃ in inert gas

Foam Carbon Customizable Dimension Table

Length (mm)	Width (mm)	Thickness (mm)
20	20	0.3
20	20	0.5
20	20	1.0
20	20	1.5
20	20	1.7
20	20	2.0
20	20	3.0
20	20	5.0
50	50	0.3
50	50	0.5
50	50	1.0
50	50	1.5
50	50	1.7
50	50	2.0
50	50	3.0
100	100	0.3
100	100	0.5
100	100	1.0
100	100	1.5
100	100	1.7
100	100	2.0
100	100	3.0
100	100	5.0
Custom Sizes	Please Contact	Us

III. Main Application Fields

Heat Dissipation & Energy Sector: LED heat dissipation materials, battery electrodes, fuel cell electrodes;
Precision Manufacturing & Aerospace Sector: Optical workbenches, lightweight lenses, propellant nozzles, lightweight antennas, cabin bulkhead joints, rocket exhaust shock wave baffles;
Special Functional Sector: Stealth materials, lightweight armor, composite material processing substrates;
Industrial & Transportation Sector: Brake pads, automotive anti-extrusion annular compartments, structural insulation panels;
Environmental Protection & Catalysis Sector: High-temperature insulation materials, waste gas/wastewater treatment materials, catalyst supports.

If you’re interested, have any questions, or have specific customization requirements, please feel free to contact us at inquiry@atomfair.com.

How does adjusting porosity affect the thermal conductivity and compressive strength of foam carbon?

Porosity in foam carbon can be customized between 30% and 80%, which directly impacts thermal conductivity (25–80 W/(m·K)) and compressive strength (8–12 MPa). Higher porosity generally reduces thermal conductivity and compressive strength, but exact relationships can be engineered to meet specific requirements, as the material’s pore size and density are adjustable via foaming.

What are the temperature limits for foam carbon when used in air versus inert atmospheres, and how does this constrain application in fuel cell or aerospace components?

Foam carbon can withstand up to 600°C in air and 3000°C in inert gas, making it suitable for high-temperature fuel cell electrodes and aerospace components like propellant nozzles. It also exhibits excellent thermal shock resistance up to 1250°C, ensuring reliability during rapid temperature changes in these demanding applications.

What gas atmosphere infrastructure is required to operate foam carbon at temperatures exceeding 600°C?

For operation above 600°C, foam carbon must be used in an inert gas atmosphere because its maximum service temperature in air is 600°C, while in inert gas it reaches 3000°C. This requires an inert gas supply and containment system, such as a sealed furnace or enclosure, to prevent oxidation and maintain material integrity.

Assessment

This foam carbon material provides exceptional thermal shock resistance and customizable physical properties, but its mechanical strengths are moderate and it requires inert atmosphere for high-temperature use above 600°C.

Positive

Excellent thermal shock resistance and high temperature capability: Withstands abrupt temperature changes up to 1250°C and operates up to 600°C in air or 3000°C in inert gas, making it suitable for extreme thermal environments.
Customizable physical properties and dimensions: Density, pore size, thermal conductivity, and dimensions can be tailored to specific application requirements, enabling optimized performance in fields like heat dissipation, catalysis, and aerospace.

Trade-offs

Moderate tensile and compressive strength: Tensile strength ranges from 2 to 5 MPa and compressive strength from 8 to 12 MPa, which may be insufficient for high-load structural applications without reinforcement.
Atmospheric sensitivity at high temperatures: Maximum service temperature in air is 600°C; above that, an inert gas atmosphere is required to prevent oxidation, adding infrastructure complexity.

Quality Standards & Performance Verification

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Shipping & Returns

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