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Laboratory Open-Cell Copper Foam, 30 PPI, 100 × 200 × 5 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 copper foam sheets in a clean, dry environment to prevent contamination and oxidation. Protect the open-cell structure from heavy impact, crushing, and deformation during handling and storage.
- Storage environment: Store the sheets in a clean, dry area to maintain material integrity and prevent contamination.
- Pre-use inspection: Inspect the package condition, sheet dimensions, and visible pore structure before cutting, bonding, or installing the material.
What is the trade-off between the 30 PPI pore density and the 50–80% porosity range for electrode or catalyst-support applications?
The 30 PPI specification corresponds to a nominal pore pitch of approximately 0.85 mm, which defines the average distance between adjacent pores. The stated porosity of 50–80% and bulk density of 0.1–0.8 g/cm³ indicate that the copper framework can vary significantly in solid fraction while maintaining the same pore count per inch. For electrode or catalyst-support evaluations, a higher porosity within this range increases internal surface area but reduces the mechanical strength and electrical conductivity of the copper network; selection must balance these parameters against the specific current-collection or catalyst-loading requirements.
Can this 100 × 200 × 5 mm copper foam sheet be integrated directly into a nickel-zinc battery electrode or an electric-double-layer-capacitor assembly without additional processing?
The product is supplied as a research-grade open-cell copper foam sheet with a through-pore rate of at least 98%, making it suitable as an electrode framework or current-collection structure. However, integration into a nickel-zinc battery or EDLC assembly typically requires cutting, bonding, or active-material loading, and the source explicitly advises confirming application-critical pore geometry and integration requirements before ordering. The 5 mm thickness and 100 × 200 mm sheet size may need further dimensional customization depending on the cell design.
What storage and handling precautions are required to preserve the open-cell structure and prevent contamination before use?
The product must be stored in a clean, dry area and protected from heavy impact, crushing, and contamination to maintain the interconnected open-pore network. After delivery, the package condition, sheet dimensions, and visible pore structure should be inspected before any cutting, bonding, or installation. These precautions are critical because the 30 PPI foam has a delicate cellular architecture with a bulk density as low as 0.1 g/cm³, making it susceptible to mechanical deformation that could reduce the through-pore rate below the stated ≥98%.
This 30 PPI open-cell copper foam sheet (100×200×5 mm) provides a highly interconnected pore network with a stated through-pore rate of ≥98%, enabling high internal surface exposure for electrode, catalyst, and thermal management evaluations. The broad porosity (50–80%) and bulk-density (0.1–0.8 g/cm³) ranges allow application-specific tuning, but the open cellular structure demands careful handling and validation of porosity/density for critical engineering integrations.
Positive
- High through-pore rate for surface exposure: The interconnected open-pore network with a through-pore rate of ≥98% maximizes internal surface area, supporting electrode, catalyst-support, and filtration applications that require high reactive contact.
- Broad porosity and density tuning range: With a stated porosity of 50–80% and bulk density of 0.1–0.8 g/cm³, the material can be selected to balance thermal and electrical conductivity against structural integrity for specific integration needs.
Trade-offs
- Mechanically fragile open-cell structure: The open cellular foam is vulnerable to crushing and contamination from heavy impact or particles, requiring storage in a clean, dry area and careful handling during cutting, bonding, or installation.
- Wide specification range requires validation: The porosity and bulk-density ranges are broad, so actual delivered values may vary; application-critical pore geometry and density must be confirmed before ordering to ensure fit.
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