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Laboratory Open-Cell Nickel Foam, 110 PPI, 100 × 200 × 2 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 nickel foam sheet in a clean, dry environment to prevent contamination and degradation. Protect the open cellular structure from heavy impact, crushing, and contamination during handling and storage.
- Storage Requirement: Store in a clean, dry area to prevent moisture and particulate contamination from affecting the foam's surface.
- Handling Protection: Protect the open cellular surface from heavy impact, crushing, and contamination to preserve its pore structure and mechanical integrity.
- Post-Delivery Inspection: After delivery, check the package condition, sheet dimensions, and visible pore structure before cutting, bonding, or installing the material.
- Processing Constraint: When cutting, bending, or bonding, ensure that the open-pore network is not collapsed or blocked during fabrication.
- Environmental Compatibility: Although the foam resists high-temperature and acid/alkali conditions, avoid exposure to incompatible environments that could cause corrosion or degradation.
Prepare the nickel foam sheet for safe and effective use in laboratory assemblies. Follow these steps to inspect, store, and process the material without damaging its open-cell structure.
Required Equipment:
- Store Properly
Store the sheet in a clean, dry area to prevent contamination and moisture absorption. - Protect from Damage
Protect the open cellular surface from heavy impact, crushing, and contamination during handling. - Inspect Package and Dimensions
Inspect the package condition and verify the sheet dimensions match the specification. - Verify Pore Structure
Visually examine the pore structure to confirm uniformity and absence of blockages. - Process for Use
Proceed to cut, bend, or bond the foam as required, preserving the open network.
How does the 110 PPI pore density of this Atomfair nickel foam affect its permeability compared to lower PPI variants?
The 110 PPI (pores per inch) rating corresponds to a nominal pore pitch of approximately 0.23 mm, creating a dense open network that maximizes internal surface area for catalytic or electrode loading. This higher pore density reduces bulk permeability relative to lower PPI foams (e.g., 5–60 PPI), which have larger pores and higher flow rates. The foam maintains a through-pore rate of ≥98%, ensuring that all pores are interconnected for fluid transport, but the smaller pore size increases flow resistance, making it more suitable for applications requiring high surface contact rather than high throughput.
Is this 110 PPI nickel foam sheet compatible with alkaline water electrolysis environments?
Yes, the nickel matrix provides inherent corrosion resistance in alkaline conditions, and the foam is explicitly listed for hydrogen electrolysis and electrocatalysis applications. The material withstands temperatures ≥500°C and has a compressive strength ≥250 kPa, supporting the mechanical demands of electrode assembly. The ≥98% through-pore rate and 60–98% porosity facilitate gas bubble release and electrolyte penetration, critical for efficient electrolysis.
What storage and handling precautions are required to prevent damage to the 2 mm thick open-cell structure?
Store the sheets in a clean, dry area and protect the open cellular surface from heavy impact, crushing, and contamination to avoid permanent pore deformation. After delivery, inspect the package condition, sheet dimensions, and visible pore structure before cutting, bonding, or installing. The foam can be cut, bent, or bonded, but care should be taken to maintain the integrity of the three-dimensional network.
This 110 PPI open-cell nickel foam sheet (100×200×2 mm) offers high porosity and through-pore rate for efficient flow and surface area, with high temperature resistance and corrosion resistance, but requires careful handling and application-specific verification due to its delicate structure and limited mechanical strength.
Positive
- High through-pore rate and porosity: With ≥98% through-pore rate and 60–98% porosity, the open-cell network enables efficient gas/liquid flow and large internal surface area for catalytic and electrode applications.
- High temperature and corrosion resistance: Rated for ≥500°C continuous use and >1100°C capability, combined with acid/alkali resistance, supports deployment in high-temperature and corrosive environments.
Trade-offs
- Susceptible to mechanical damage: The low bulk density and thin 2 mm sheet require careful handling; the open cellular surface must be protected from heavy impact, crushing, and contamination to preserve pore structure.
- Application-specific verification required: The selection guidance mandates confirming corrosion, temperature, mechanical, and integration requirements before ordering, as performance may vary with the intended environment and loading conditions.
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).
