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Laboratory Open-Cell Nickel Foam, 60 PPI, 200 × 200 × 10 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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The open-cell nickel foam sheet must be stored in a clean, dry environment to prevent contamination and structural damage. The material should be protected from heavy impact, crushing, and any contaminants that could block the pore network.
- Storage Conditions: Store the foam in a clean, dry area away from sources of moisture and particulate contamination.
- Handling Precautions: Protect the open cellular surface from heavy impact, crushing loads, and direct contact with contaminants during handling and storage.
- Pre-Use Inspection: Inspect the package condition, sheet dimensions, and visible pore structure before cutting, bonding, or installing the material.
The nickel foam sheet requires careful handling to preserve its open-pore structure and prevent contamination. Follow these steps to inspect, store, and prepare the material for use.
- Inspect the Foam Sheet
Inspect the delivered foam sheet for package condition, sheet dimensions, and visible pore structure integrity. - Store the Foam Sheet
Store the foam sheet in a clean, dry environment to prevent contamination and structural damage. - Cut the Foam Sheet to Size
Cut the foam sheet to the desired dimensions using a sharp blade, ensuring clean edges to preserve the open-cell network.
How does the 60 PPI pore density and 0.42 mm nominal pore pitch affect the balance between surface area and pressure drop in gas diffusion electrodes?
The 60 PPI structure with an approximately 0.42 mm nominal pore pitch provides a high internal surface area while maintaining a through-pore rate of at least 98%, enabling efficient gas-liquid transport with minimal pressure drop. The porosity range of 60–98% allows further tailoring of the surface-to-flow ratio for specific electrode loading requirements.
Can this nickel foam be integrated into high-temperature catalytic reactors operating above 500°C?
Yes, the foam is listed with a temperature resistance of ≥500°C and a high-temperature capability exceeding 1100°C, making it suitable for catalytic combustion or reforming applications. The nickel matrix also provides corrosion resistance in acid/alkali environments commonly encountered in catalytic processes.
What precautions are necessary when cutting or bending this 10 mm thick nickel foam to maintain structural integrity?
The foam can be cut, bent, and bonded, but the open-cell structure is susceptible to crushing under heavy impact. Use sharp tools and avoid compressive forces that could collapse the pore network. Store in a clean, dry area and inspect sheet dimensions and visible pore structure before fabrication.
Atomfair AF-N60-20T10 is a 60 PPI open-cell nickel foam sheet in a 200 × 200 × 10 mm format, combining a ≥98% through-pore network with a low-density nickel skeleton rated for high-temperature use. The open-cell structure supports flow-through electrochemical, filtration, and catalyst applications, but the sheet must be kept clean, dry, and protected from crushing, and application-specific operating conditions should be confirmed before ordering.
Positive
- High through-pore open-cell network: The 60 PPI structure with an approximately 0.42 mm nominal pore pitch and ≥98% through-pore rate allows gases, liquids, and electrochemical reactants to move through the 200 × 200 × 10 mm sheet, supporting electrode, filtration, and catalyst carrier configurations.
- Low-mass thermally stable nickel skeleton: The open nickel matrix has a stated specific gravity of 0.2–0.3, tensile strength of 8–50 MPa, and temperature resistance of ≥500°C with capability above 1100°C, permitting lightweight assemblies in heated process environments.
Trade-offs
- Sensitive to crushing and contamination: The open cellular surface must be stored in a clean, dry area and protected from heavy impact, crushing, and contamination; package condition, sheet dimensions, and visible pore structure should be verified before cutting, bonding, or installing.
- Application parameters must be pre-validated: Porosity is stated as 60–98%, bulk density as 0.1–0.8 g/cm³, and temperature resistance as a broad range, so application-critical corrosion, temperature, mechanical, and integration requirements must be confirmed before ordering.
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).
