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Open-Cell Aluminum Foam, 2–3 mm Pore Size, 100 × 200 × 3–4 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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This product requires storage in a clean, dry environment to prevent moisture-related degradation and contamination of the open-pore network. The cellular structure is susceptible to permanent deformation from heavy impact or crushing and must be handled with care.
- Environmental Storage: Store the sheets in a clean, dry area to avoid moisture-induced oxidation and contamination of the pore structure.
- Mechanical Protection: Protect the cellular surface from heavy impact, crushing, or bending to prevent irreversible deformation of the aluminum framework.
- Pre-Installation Inspection: Inspect the package condition, sheet dimensions, and visible pore structure before cutting, bonding, or installing the material.
What is the typical open-cell rate and porosity of the Atomfair AF-O23-12-T34 open-cell aluminum foam, and how do these parameters affect fluid flow or filtration performance?
The typical porosity is 70–90% and the open-cell rate is 55–65%. These values indicate that a majority of the pore volume is interconnected, providing continuous open passages for fluid or gas flow. The 2–3 mm pore size combined with this open-cell rate supports applications such as gas or liquid filtration, heat dissipation, and acoustic control, where consistent passage geometry and surface-contact behavior are critical.
Can the 100 × 200 × 3–4 mm sheet be customized to different dimensions for integration into a specific test fixture or prototype housing?
Yes, dimensional customization is available upon consultation. The standard sheet size is 100 × 200 mm with a nominal thickness of 3–4 mm, but custom length, width, and thickness can be discussed by providing the target dimensions, pore-size range, and estimated quantity. This allows the foam to be tailored for integration into layered assemblies, prototype housings, or cut-to-fit research components.
What handling and storage precautions are recommended for the open-cell aluminum foam to prevent damage before installation?
Store the sheets in a clean, dry area and protect the cellular surface from heavy impact, crushing, and contamination. After delivery, inspect the package condition, sheet dimensions, and visible pore structure before cutting, bonding, or installing the material. These precautions preserve the interconnected pore network and structural integrity for laboratory or engineering use.
Open-cell aluminum foam sheet with 2–3 mm pore size, 70–90% porosity, and 55–65% open-cell rate provides a lightweight, rigid metallic porous medium for heat transfer, filtration, and acoustic studies. The interconnected pore network supports fluid passage and light transmission, but handling requires protection from impact and contamination, and standard dimensions may limit direct integration without custom ordering.
Positive
- Interconnected open-pore structure: The 70–90% porosity and 55–65% open-cell rate create continuous passages for airflow, fluid flow, and light transmission, enabling heat dissipation, filtration, and acoustic-control experiments.
- Lightweight rigid aluminum framework: The foamed aluminum-alloy cellular sheet provides a stiff yet lightweight porous medium that can be easily cut, bonded, or integrated into test fixtures, prototype housings, and layered assemblies.
Trade-offs
- Susceptible to mechanical damage: The cellular surface must be protected from heavy impact, crushing, and contamination; storage in a clean, dry area is required to preserve the pore structure.
- Standard dimensions may require customization: The fixed 100 × 200 mm sheet size and 3–4 mm thickness range may not match all experimental setups; custom dimensions are available only upon consultation.
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).








