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Open-Cell Aluminum Foam, 2–3 mm Pore Size, 200 × 200 × 8 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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The open-cell aluminum foam must be stored in a clean, dry environment to prevent moisture contamination and physical damage. The cellular surface requires protection from heavy impact, crushing, and deformation during handling and storage.
- Storage Environment: Store the sheets in a clean, dry area away from moisture and corrosive atmospheres to maintain structural integrity.
Inspect the open-cell aluminum foam sheets for package condition, dimensional accuracy, and pore structure defects before use. This inspection ensures the material meets experimental requirements and is free from damage.
- Inspect Package Condition
Inspect the package condition upon delivery to confirm no damage occurred during transit. - Verify Sheet Dimensions
Verify the sheet dimensions, including length, width, and thickness, against the ordered specifications. - Examine Pore Structure
Examine the visible pore structure for any signs of crushing, contamination, or deformation before cutting or installing the material.
What are the recommended storage and handling procedures for Atomfair open-cell aluminum foam sheets?
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.
Can the Atomfair AF-O23-20-T08 aluminum foam be ordered in custom dimensions?
Yes, custom dimensions are available upon consultation. To initiate a dimensional feasibility review, provide the target length, width, thickness, pore-size range, and estimated quantity to the engineering sales team.
What is the significance of the 55–65% typical open-cell rate in this aluminum foam?
The open-cell rate indicates the proportion of interconnected pores that create continuous passages through the metallic cellular structure. This parameter is critical for applications requiring fluid or gas flow, such as filtration, heat dissipation, or acoustic control, as it directly affects permeability and surface-contact behavior.
Open-cell aluminum foam with 2–3 mm pore size, 70–90% porosity, and 55–65% open-cell rate provides a rigid interconnected porous medium for heat transfer, filtration, and acoustic studies, but requires careful handling to avoid pore damage and has limited standard dimensions.
Positive
- Interconnected open-pore network: The 70–90% porosity and 55–65% open-cell rate create continuous passages through the sheet, supporting airflow, fluid passage, and light transmission for heat-transfer and filtration research.
- Lightweight rigid aluminum framework: The 200×200×8 mm foamed aluminum-alloy sheet is lightweight yet structurally rigid, enabling easy integration into test fixtures, layered assemblies, and cut-to-fit prototype components.
Trade-offs
- Susceptible to crushing and contamination: The open-cell structure requires storage in a clean, dry area and protection from heavy impact or crushing, as pore integrity is essential for consistent performance in flow or acoustic applications.
- Fixed standard sheet dimensions: The sheet is available only in 200×200×8 mm; custom dimensions require consultation, and the 2–3 mm pore-size range may not suit experiments requiring finer or coarser porous media.
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).








