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Open-Cell Aluminum Foam, 5–6 mm Pore Size, 100 × 100 × 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.
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Manufacturer: Atomfair LLC
Brand: ATOMFAIR®
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Store the open-cell aluminum foam sheets in a clean, dry environment to prevent contamination and degradation. Protect the cellular structure from heavy impact, crushing, and physical damage during handling, and inspect the material before cutting or bonding.
- Storage Environment: Store the sheets in a clean, dry area to prevent contamination of the porous structure.
- Physical Protection: Protect the cellular surface from heavy impact, crushing, and contamination to avoid structural damage.
- Pre-Installation Inspection: Inspect the package condition, sheet dimensions, and visible pore structure before cutting, bonding, or installing the material.
- Compatibility Check: Consider the intended medium, mounting method, and surrounding operating conditions to ensure suitability for the application.
How do the typical porosity (70–90%) and open-cell rate (55–65%) of this aluminum foam affect its performance in fluid flow or filtration applications?
Porosity indicates the total void fraction, while open-cell rate specifies the proportion of interconnected pores that allow fluid passage. Higher porosity generally increases permeability but reduces mechanical strength; the provided ranges allow balancing flow capacity with structural integrity for laboratory evaluation.
Can this 100×100×8 mm open-cell aluminum foam sheet be cut or machined to fit custom experimental fixtures?
Yes, the sheet can be cut to custom dimensions, but care must be taken to avoid crushing or contaminating the cellular structure. The manufacturer recommends protecting the surface from heavy impact and contamination during cutting, bonding, or installation.
What storage conditions are required to preserve the integrity of the open-cell aluminum foam before use?
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 handling.
This open-cell aluminum foam sheet (100 × 100 × 8 mm, 5–6 mm pore size) provides a rigid, interconnected porous medium with 70–90% typical porosity and 55–65% open-cell rate, suitable for heat-transfer, filtration, acoustic, and light-transmission experiments. The 8 mm thickness and 100 × 100 mm footprint define its integration envelope, while the 5–6 mm pore range sets the flow and surface-contact characteristics for lab-scale evaluation.
Positive
- Interconnected open-pore network: The 55–65% typical open-cell rate with interconnected pores provides continuous passages through the metallic structure, enabling unimpeded airflow, fluid passage, and light transmission for heat-transfer, filtration, and acoustic studies.
- Rigid lightweight aluminum framework: The foamed aluminum-alloy cellular structure offers a rigid, cut-to-fit porous medium that integrates into test fixtures, layered assemblies, and prototype housings without requiring additional structural support.
Trade-offs
- Impact and crush sensitivity: The cellular surface must be protected from heavy impact, crushing, and contamination during storage and handling, as the open-cell structure is mechanically vulnerable to deformation that would alter pore geometry and flow characteristics.
- Fixed sheet dimensions and pore range: The standard 100 × 100 × 8 mm format with 5–6 mm pores constrains direct integration; dimensional customization requires consultation and feasibility review, and the 70–90% porosity range is typical rather than guaranteed per sheet.
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).








