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Laboratory Open-Cell Copper Foam, 30 PPI, 200 × 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.
E-MAIL: inquiry@atomfair.com
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Manufacturer: Atomfair LLC
Brand: ATOMFAIR®
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Store the copper foam sheet in a clean, dry environment to prevent contamination and moisture exposure. Protect the foam from heavy impact, crushing, and physical contamination during handling and storage.
- Storage Environment: Store the sheet in a clean, dry area to avoid moisture and particulate contamination.
- Physical Protection: Protect the open cellular surface from heavy impact, crushing, and contamination during handling.
- Inspection Prior to Use: Inspect the package condition, sheet dimensions, and visible pore structure before cutting, bonding, or installing the material.
Inspect the foam sheet upon delivery for package condition, dimensions, and pore integrity. Cut, bond, or install the material as required while protecting the cellular structure from damage.
- Inspect Package and Dimensions
Inspect the package for physical damage and verify the sheet dimensions match the order. - Check Pore Structure
Confirm the visible pore structure is intact, free from crushing, and free from contamination. - Cut the Sheet
Cut the foam sheet to the required dimensions using appropriate tools, ensuring clean edges to avoid pore collapse. - Bond or Install
Bond the foam to the intended substrate using a compatible adhesive or install the component into the assembly with gentle handling.
What is the trade-off between the 30 PPI pore density and the 0.85 mm nominal pore pitch for electrode or catalyst support applications?
The 30 PPI rating corresponds to a nominal pore pitch of approximately 0.85 mm, which defines the average spacing between interconnected pores in the open-cell network. This specific pore geometry balances high internal surface exposure—supported by a porosity of 50–80% and a through-pore rate of at least 98%—with the mechanical integrity of the copper framework. For electrode or catalyst support use, this pore pitch provides a defined cellular structure that facilitates electrolyte flow or reactant transport while maintaining a continuous conductive path, but the effective surface area and pressure drop should be validated against your specific process conditions.
Can this 200 × 200 × 5 mm copper foam sheet be integrated into nickel-zinc battery electrodes or electric-double-layer-capacitor current collectors without additional processing?
The sheet is explicitly listed as suitable for nickel-zinc battery and electric-double-layer-capacitor electrode structures, as well as copper-containing wastewater recovery electrodes. Its interconnected open-pore network with a through-pore rate of at least 98% and bulk density of 0.1–0.8 g/cm³ provides a high-surface-area conductive substrate for active material coating or direct use as a current collector. However, integration typically requires cutting, bonding, or installing the material to match your cell design, and you should confirm pore geometry and dimensional compatibility before ordering.
What handling and storage precautions are required to preserve the structural integrity of the open-cell copper foam sheet?
Store the sheets in a clean, dry area and protect the open cellular surface from heavy impact, crushing, and contamination, as the porous structure is susceptible to mechanical deformation. After delivery, inspect the package condition, sheet dimensions, and visible pore structure before cutting or installing. The 5 mm thickness and 200 × 200 mm footprint require careful handling to avoid bending or collapsing the interconnected pore network, which could compromise through-pore rate and electrical continuity.
This 30 PPI open-cell copper foam sheet provides a through-pore rate of at least 98% and a porosity range of 50–80%, enabling high internal surface exposure for electrode, catalyst-support, and thermal-management applications. The 200×200×5 mm format requires careful handling to avoid crushing and contamination, and the fixed 0.85 mm pore pitch may necessitate custom orders for alternate pore geometries.
Positive
- High through-pore rate ≥98%: The interconnected open-pore network with a through-pore rate of at least 98% ensures unrestricted fluid flow and exposes the internal copper surface, which is critical for electrode frameworks, catalyst supports, and filtration media.
- Tunable porosity and density: With a stated porosity of 50–80% and bulk density of 0.1–0.8 g/cm³, the foam can be selected to balance mechanical strength and surface area for thermal management or lightweight structural applications.
Trade-offs
- Susceptible to mechanical damage: The open cellular structure must be stored in a clean, dry area and protected from heavy impact, crushing, and contamination, as handling damage can compromise the pore network and operational performance.
- Fixed pore pitch per standard unit: The nominal pore pitch is fixed at 0.85 mm for this 30 PPI sheet; applications requiring different pore geometries must be custom-ordered, which may add lead time and require specification confirmation before integration.
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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).
