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Laboratory Open-Cell Nickel Foam, 20 PPI, 200 × 200 × 15 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 nickel foam sheets in a clean, dry environment to prevent contamination and mechanical damage. Verify application-specific corrosion, temperature, and mechanical requirements before use.
- Storage Conditions: Store the sheets in a clean, dry area and protect the open cellular surface from heavy impact, crushing and contamination.
- Application Verification: Confirm application-critical corrosion, temperature, mechanical and integration requirements before ordering.
This procedure describes the inspection and storage steps for the nickel foam sheet. Proper handling prevents mechanical damage and contamination before use.
- Inspect Package
Inspect the package condition and sheet dimensions upon delivery. - Verify Pore Structure
Verify the visible pore structure for any damage or deformation. - Store Properly
Store the foam in a clean, dry area protected from heavy impact and contamination.
How does the 20 PPI pore density and 1.27 mm nominal pore pitch of this nickel foam balance surface area for electrode loading versus permeability for gas/liquid flow?
The 20 PPI structure provides a nominal pore pitch of 1.27 mm, creating a regular open network with extensive internal surface exposure while maintaining a through-pore rate of at least 98% and a porosity range of 60–98%. This balance allows electrochemical reactants to move through the material while offering sufficient surface for catalyst or active material loading, as indicated by its suitability for battery electrodes, catalyst carriers, and filtration media.
Can this 200×200×15 mm nickel foam sheet be directly used as a substrate for electrodeposition of catalyst coatings in hydrogen electrolysis applications?
Yes, the open-cell nickel foam with 20 PPI and continuous three-dimensional skeleton is suitable for hydrogen electrolysis and electrocatalysis applications. The nickel matrix provides electrical conductivity and corrosion resistance under acid/alkali conditions, with listed temperature resistance ≥500°C and high-temperature capability >1100°C, allowing it to serve as a conductive substrate for catalyst deposition. However, confirm application-specific corrosion, temperature, and integration requirements before ordering.
What precautions are necessary when cutting or bonding this nickel foam to preserve its open-pore structure and mechanical integrity?
The foam can be cut, bent, and bonded for downstream fabrication, but the open cellular surface must be protected from heavy impact, crushing, and contamination. Store sheets in a clean, dry area before use. After cutting or bonding, inspect the visible pore structure to ensure the open pathways remain intact for filtration, catalytic contact, or electrode loading.
Open-cell nickel foam sheet with 20 PPI, 200×200×15 mm, offering high porosity (≥98% through-pore) and thermal stability up to 1100°C, suitable for battery electrodes, catalysis, filtration, and heat transfer. Requires careful handling to avoid mechanical damage and confirmation of application-specific parameters.
Positive
- High porosity and through-pore rate: Porosity ranges 60–98% with ≥98% through-pore rate, providing extensive internal surface area for electrochemical reactions, filtration, and catalytic contact while maintaining low flow resistance.
- Thermal and chemical stability: Listed temperature resistance ≥500°C (capable >1100°C) with fire-resistant, recyclable metallic structure that resists acid/alkali conditions, enabling use in high-temperature and corrosive environments.
Trade-offs
- Mechanical fragility under load: Tensile strength 8–50 MPa, compressive strength ≥250 kPa, and mechanical strength 2–7 MPa; the low-density foam is susceptible to crushing, impact damage, and deformation, requiring careful handling and storage in clean, dry conditions.
- Application-specific validation needed: Before ordering, users must confirm corrosion, temperature, mechanical, and integration requirements for the intended application, as the foam's performance depends on precise matching of PPI, porosity, dimensions, and environmental factors.
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).
