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Lightweight, highly conductive nickel foam for advanced electrochemical and catalytic systems
The Cell Lab Porous Nickel Foam is a high-performance, three-dimensional metal substrate engineered for battery, supercapacitor, and catalysis applications. Featuring up to 97% porosity, this lightweight yet strong nickel matrix enables superior electron transport, efficient gas diffusion, and exceptional mechanical resilience.
With a uniform pore size of ~0.25 mm (110 PPI) and >99.8% nickel purity, it serves as a reliable electrode scaffold for thin-film deposition, in-situ catalyst growth, and high-rate electrochemical reactions. Its excellent chemical stability and high tensile strength make it ideal for both research and pilot-scale production.
High Porosity and Excellent Conductivity
97% porosity with 110 PPI and ~0.25 mm pore size provides large surface area, efficient mass transport, and low internal resistance.
Superior Mechanical Strength
Longitudinal strength ≥95 N/cm² and elongation ≥5% ensure durability during electrode preparation and testing.
Electrode-Ready Conductive Matrix
Ideal for lithium-ion, sodium-ion, and supercapacitor systems requiring high current collection efficiency.
Chemically Stable Nickel Composition
99.8% Ni purity with trace-level impurities for outstanding oxidation and corrosion resistance.
Customisable Format Options
Standard size 300 mm × 200 mm × 0.3 mm; custom thicknesses and dimensions available upon request.
| Product Number | CL0204 |
|---|---|
| Material | Nickel |
| Dimensions (L × W) | 300 mm × 200 mm (customisable) |
| Thickness | 0.3 mm (customisable) |
| Net Weight | ~4 g |
| Surface Density | 320 g/m² |
| Porosity | 97% (110 pores per inch, PPI) |
| Pore Size | ~0.25 mm |
| Longitudinal Strength | ≥95 N/cm² |
| Longitudinal Elongation | ≥5% |
| Transverse Strength | ≥60 N/cm² |
| Transverse Elongation | ≥10% |
| Chemical Composition | Ni+Co ≥99.80%; Fe ≤0.02%; C ≤0.03%;P ≤0.2%; Cu ≤0.01%; Si ≤0.005%; S ≤0.008% |
Lithium-ion and sodium-ion battery electrodes
Supercapacitors and hybrid energy storage systems
Hydrogen and oxygen evolution (HER/OER) catalyst supports
Electrocatalytic and water-splitting devices
EMI shielding, gas diffusion layers, and sensor substrates
Q1: Can this nickel foam be used directly as an electrode substrate?
Yes. It can be used directly after cleaning or surface modification for slurry coating or in-situ catalyst growth.
Q2: How should the foam be pre-treated before use?
For best adhesion, clean the surface with dilute acid (e.g., 5% HCl) to remove oxides and rinse with deionised water.
Q3: Is the material suitable for high-temperature sintering or plating?
Yes. It maintains integrity up to 1000 °C in inert conditions, making it ideal for coating or CVD processes.
Q4: What is the difference between 110 PPI and 80 PPI foams?
110 PPI offers finer pores and greater surface area, while 80 PPI provides improved mechanical strength and faster gas diffusion.
Q5: Are roll formats or custom shapes available?
Yes. Cell Lab provides sheet and roll formats with tailored dimensions for pilot or industrial applications.
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
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