Nickel Foam

Nickel Foam is a highly porous material made from nickel, typically used in various industrial and scientific applications. Its unique structure offers high surface area, excellent conductivity, and chemical stability, making it a versatile choice for various fields. 

Advantages of Nickel Foam

Customizable Properties: Adjustable pore sizes and thicknesses to suit specific applications.

Durable: Long lifespan even under harsh operational conditions.

Eco-Friendly: Recyclable and efficient in energy-saving technologies.

Specification

Thickness: 0.05mm - 25mm

PPI (Pores Per Inch): 20 - 200ppi

Surface Density: 180g - 3000g

Maximum Length: 200m

Maximum Width: 980mm

Nickel Purity: ≥99.8%

Porosity: 50% - 98%

Electrical Conductivity: Excellent, suitable for battery and electrode materials

Thermal Conductivity: High, ideal for heat dissipation applications

Operating Temperature: Up to 1150℃

Applications of Nickel Foam

Energy Storage:

Used in batteries (e.g., NiMH, NiCd, and emerging lithium-sulfur batteries) as current collectors or electrode substrates.

Applications in supercapacitors due to high conductivity and surface area.

Electrochemical Catalysis:

Serves as a substrate for catalysts in water electrolysis, hydrogen production, and fuel cells.

Thermal Management:

Employed in heat exchangers, thermal pads, or cooling systems for electronic devices due to its thermal conductivity and lightweight structure.

Filtration and Separation:

Utilized in high-performance filters for liquids and gases.

Biomedical Devices:

Used in implantable devices or scaffolds for tissue engineering due to biocompatibility.

Coatings and Plating:

Acts as a base material for specialized coatings or surface treatments.