Open-Cell Nickel Foam 30 PPI 100×100×10 mm ATOMFAIR®

Laboratory Open-Cell Nickel Foam, 30 PPI, 100 × 100 × 10 mm, 1/5 pcs

Research-grade laboratory product

Product Overview

Open-cell nickel foam with 30 PPI is a lightweight, electrically conductive porous-metal sheet built around a continuous three-dimensional nickel skeleton. In this 100 × 100 × 10 mm format, the approximately 0.85 mm nominal pore pitch creates a regular open network with extensive internal surface exposure, allowing gases, liquids and electrochemical reactants to move through the material instead of remaining confined to the outer faces.

The interconnected framework gives the sheet a useful balance of permeability, formability and structural continuity. It can be cut, bent or bonded into laboratory assemblies while preserving the open pathways needed for filtration, catalytic contact, electrode loading and heat transfer. The nickel matrix also makes the foam relevant where electrical conduction, thermal response, corrosion resistance, acoustic attenuation or electromagnetic shielding must be combined with a low-mass cellular structure.

This specification is suitable for evaluating battery and fuel-cell electrodes, nickel-carbon composite electrode structures, catalyst carriers, exhaust and air-purification media, oil-water separation, industrial filtration, hydrogen electrolysis, electrocatalysis, heat-pipe wicks, condenser structures and distillation packing. Select the PPI, sheet dimensions and thickness around the intended flow, surface-area and integration requirements; choose a 1-piece pack for initial evaluation or a 5-piece pack for repeated trials and small-batch assembly.

Technical Specifications

Parameter	Specification / Available Values
Atomfair Model	AF-N30-10T10
Material	Foamed nickel
Product Form	Open-cell nickel foam sheet
Cell Structure	Homogeneous three-dimensional open-pore network
Pore Density	30 PPI
Nominal Pore Pitch / Approx. Pore Size	0.85 mm
General Pore-Size Capability	0.1–10 mm (5–120 PPI)
General Pore Count per Linear Inch	5–130
Porosity	60–98%
Through-Pore Rate	≥98%
Bulk Density	0.1–0.8 g/cm³
Specific Gravity	0.2–0.3
Sheet Size	100 × 100 × 10 mm
Thickness	10 mm
General Custom Size Capability	Up to 500 × 1000 mm
Tensile Strength	8–50 MPa
Compressive Strength	≥250 kPa
Mechanical Strength	≥2–7 MPa
Listed Temperature Resistance	≥500°C
Listed High-Temperature Capability	>1100°C
Heat-Transfer Coefficient	>3 W/(m²·K)
Package Options	1 pc; 5 pcs
Typical Applications	Battery electrodes, catalyst carriers, filtration and separation media, electrochemical processes, heat-transfer structures, acoustic control, vibration damping and electromagnetic shielding

Key Features and Advantages

30 PPI open-cell structure with an approximately 0.85 mm nominal pore pitch.
100 × 100 mm sheet dimensions with a 10 mm nominal thickness.
Homogeneous three-dimensional network with 60–98% stated porosity and at least 98% through-pore rate.
Stated bulk-density range of 0.1–0.8 g/cm³ and specific gravity of 0.2–0.3.
The listed specific gravity is approximately one-quarter that of water, one-third that of wood, one-tenth that of aluminum and one-thirtieth that of iron.
Broad-frequency sound absorption and additional sound-insulation capability after suitable treatment.
Listed electromagnetic-wave shielding performance is approximately 90 dB with a relatively thin material section.
Can be cut, bent and bonded for downstream fabrication and installation.
Stable porous structure supports filtration and steady gas or liquid flow.
Thermally conductive network supports rapid heating and heat-transfer applications.
Fire-resistant, recyclable metallic structure with listed resistance to high-temperature and acid/alkali conditions.
Can be processed for interior decorative and functional surface applications.
Available as a single sheet for initial evaluation or a 5-piece pack for repeated trials and small-batch assembly.

Application Scope

Suitable for laboratory and engineering evaluations that require a 30 PPI open nickel network in a 100 × 100 × 10 mm format. Application areas include nickel-metal-hydride, nickel-cadmium and fuel-cell positive and negative electrodes; nickel-carbon composite electrodes for lithium batteries; catalyst and exhaust-purification carriers; air purification, oil-water separation and industrial filtration; hydrogen electrolysis, electrocatalysis and electrochemical metallurgy; infrared-burner surfaces and industrial or domestic drying-heater structures; heat-pipe wicks and condenser heat-transfer media; distillation-tower packing; and functional damping, acoustic, vibration-buffering, electromagnetic-shielding, thermal-insulation and decorative structures.

SELECTION GUIDANCE: Confirm PPI, nominal pore pitch, porosity requirement, through-pore rate, sheet length and width, thickness, bulk-density range, operating environment and required quantity before quotation. Confirm application-critical corrosion, temperature, mechanical and integration requirements before ordering.

HANDLING & INSPECTION: Store the sheets in a clean, dry area and protect the open cellular surface from heavy impact, crushing and contamination. After delivery, check the package condition, sheet dimensions and visible pore structure before cutting, bonding or installing the material.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Custom dimensions are available upon consultation. For a dimensional feasibility review by e-mail, provide the target length, width, thickness, PPI and estimated quantity.

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

Manufacturer: Atomfair LLC

Brand: ATOMFAIR®

How does the 30 PPI pore density and 0.85 mm nominal pore pitch influence the foam's suitability for gas diffusion electrodes in fuel cells?

The 30 PPI structure with an approximately 0.85 mm nominal pore pitch provides a balanced combination of gas permeability and internal surface area. With a stated porosity range of 60–98% and a through-pore rate of at least 98%, the foam allows efficient reactant gas transport while maintaining electrical conductivity through the continuous nickel skeleton. These characteristics make it suitable for fuel-cell electrode applications where both gas diffusion and current collection are required.

Is this nickel foam compatible with strong alkaline electrolytes used in hydrogen electrolysis?

Yes. The foamed nickel material is listed as resistant to acid/alkali conditions and high temperatures (≥500°C, with capability above 1100°C). The open-cell network with ≥98% through-pore rate ensures electrolyte penetration and efficient gas release, and the product is explicitly cited for hydrogen electrolysis and electrocatalysis applications.

Can the 10 mm thick foam sheet be cut or shaped without collapsing the pore structure?

Yes. The manufacturer states the foam can be cut, bent, or bonded while preserving the open pathways needed for filtration, catalytic contact, and electrode loading. The interconnected nickel skeleton provides a mechanical strength range of 2–7 MPa and compressive strength ≥250 kPa, allowing fabrication without structural collapse.

Assessment

This 30 PPI open-cell nickel foam sheet in a 100×100×10 mm format offers a high-porosity, lightweight, thermally conductive network suitable for battery electrodes, filtration, catalysis, and heat-transfer applications, with a stated through-pore rate of ≥98% and temperature resistance above 1100°C. However, its open-cell structure requires careful handling and environmental control to avoid mechanical damage and contamination.

Positive

High porosity and through-pore rate: Stated porosity of 60–98% with a through-pore rate of ≥98% ensures efficient gas/liquid flow and extensive internal surface area, critical for electrochemical and filtration applications.
Lightweight with high-temperature resistance: Specific gravity of 0.2–0.3 (about one-quarter that of water) combined with listed high-temperature capability above 1100°C enables use in weight-sensitive, high-temperature structures.

Trade-offs

Susceptible to mechanical damage: The open cellular structure must be protected from heavy impact, crushing, and contamination during storage and handling, as the material is not robust to compressive or impact loads.
Application-specific corrosion verification required: While nickel resists some acids and alkalis, the supplier advises confirming application-critical corrosion, temperature, and integration requirements before ordering, indicating that environmental compatibility is not guaranteed without assessment.

Quality Standards & Performance Verification

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.

Shipping & Returns

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