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Laboratory Open-Cell Nickel Foam, 40 PPI, 100 × 100 × 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 nickel foam sheet in a clean, dry area to prevent contamination and protect the cellular structure from heavy impact or crushing. The material can be cut, bent, or bonded for downstream fabrication but requires careful inspection of dimensions and pore structure before processing.
- Environmental Storage: Store in a clean, dry environment to avoid contamination of the open-cell network.
- Mechanical Protection: Protect the sheet from heavy impact, crushing, and deformation to preserve the pore structure integrity.
- Temperature Limits: The nickel foam maintains structural stability up to 500°C and can withstand temperatures exceeding 1100°C.
- Chemical Compatibility: The material is resistant to acid and alkali conditions, but confirm application-specific corrosion requirements before ordering.
- Processing Guidelines: Inspect package condition, sheet dimensions, and visible pore structure before cutting, bonding, or installing the material.
This procedure describes the initial inspection, storage, and basic processing steps for the open-cell nickel foam sheet. Follow these steps to ensure the material remains uncontaminated and mechanically intact before use.
Required Equipment:
- Inspect Package and Sheet
Inspect the package condition and verify the sheet dimensions and visible pore structure upon delivery. - Store Properly
Store the nickel foam sheet in a clean, dry area, protecting it from heavy impact, crushing, and contamination. - Process the Sheet
Cut, bond, or install the foam sheet only after confirming its dimensions and pore integrity meet your requirements.
How does the 40 PPI pore density of this nickel foam influence its suitability for high-flow gas diffusion electrodes versus mechanical load-bearing applications?
The 40 PPI (approximately 0.64 mm nominal pore pitch) provides a balance between permeability and structural integrity. The through-pore rate is ≥98% with porosity of 60–98%, enabling efficient gas/liquid flow for electrode applications. However, mechanical strength is moderate (tensile strength 8–50 MPa, compressive strength ≥250 kPa, mechanical strength ≥2–7 MPa) and bulk density is low (0.1–0.8 g/cm³), making the foam suitable for flow-critical electrodes but not for high-stress load-bearing structures.
Can this 40 PPI nickel foam be integrated into a PEM electrolyzer stack without additional corrosion protection?
The foamed nickel material is listed as resistant to acid/alkali conditions and high temperatures (≥500°C, with capability >1100°C), suggesting compatibility with PEM environments. However, the source does not specify long-term corrosion rates in acidic PEM conditions and advises confirming application-critical corrosion requirements before ordering. The foam's electrical conductivity and heat-transfer coefficient (>3 W/(m²·K)) support stack integration, but verification against specific electrolyte and operating conditions is recommended.
What storage and handling precautions are necessary to preserve the open-cell structure and prevent contamination before use?
Store sheets in a clean, dry area and protect the open cellular surface from heavy impact, crushing, and contamination. After delivery, inspect package condition, sheet dimensions, and visible pore structure before cutting, bonding, or installing. The foam can be cut, bent, and bonded for downstream fabrication, but care must be taken to avoid collapsing the pore network during handling.
This 40 PPI open-cell nickel foam sheet (100 × 100 × 10 mm) provides a continuous three-dimensional porous network with ≥98% through-pore rate and 60–98% porosity, making it suitable for battery electrodes, catalyst carriers, filtration, and heat-transfer applications where high surface area and permeability are required. Its thermal stability (>500°C, up to >1100°C) and electrical conductivity support demanding electrochemical and high-temperature environments, but operational suitability depends on confirming application-specific corrosion, temperature, and mechanical integration requirements.
Positive
- High porosity and through-pore rate: The 60–98% porosity combined with ≥98% through-pore rate ensures efficient gas/liquid flow and reactant access throughout the open-cell network, critical for electrochemical and filtration performance.
- Thermal and electrical stability: Listed temperature resistance above 500°C (up to >1100°C) and a heat-transfer coefficient >3 W/(m²·K) enable use in high-temperature catalysis, electrolysis, and heat-transfer structures while maintaining conductivity.
Trade-offs
- Sensitive to handling and contamination: The open cellular surface must be protected from heavy impact, crushing, and contamination; clean, dry storage is required to preserve structural integrity and performance.
- Application-specific validation required: Corrosion, temperature, mechanical, and integration requirements must be confirmed before ordering, as the foam's suitability depends on the specific chemical and physical environment of the target application.
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).







