What is Nickel Foam?
Nickel foam is a lightweight, highly porous 3D nickel metal (CAS 7440-02-0) with a large surface area and good electrical conductivity. It is widely used as a current collector and electrode substrate for batteries, supercapacitors and electrocatalysis. NanoLithium supplies nickel foam sheets for research and production.
Nickel Foam Properties (Theoretical)
| Molecular Weight | 58.69 |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Lustrous silvery metal |
| Melting Point | 1455 °C |
| Boiling Point | 2732 °C |
| Density | 8.902 g/cm3 |
| Solubility in H2O | N/A |
| Electrical Resistivity | 69.3 nΩ·m (20 °C) |
| Electronegativity | 1.91 Paulings |
| Heat of Fusion | 17.48 kJ·mol-1 |
| Heat of Vaporization | 377.5 kJ·mol-1 |
| Poisson’s Ratio | 0.31 |
| Specific Heat | 0.44 kJ/kg·K |
| Thermal Conductivity | 90.9 W·m-1·K-1 |
| Thermal Expansion | 13.4 µm·m-1·K-1 (25 °C) |
| Vickers Hardness | 638 MPa |
| Young’s Modulus | 200 GPa |
Applications
- Current collector for NiMH, Ni-Zn and lithium-ion electrodes
- Supercapacitor electrodes
- Electrocatalysis and water-splitting (HER/OER) electrodes
- Filtration and catalyst supports
Frequently asked questions
What is nickel foam used for?
Nickel foam is used as a porous current collector and electrode substrate in batteries and supercapacitors, and as a support for catalysts in water electrolysis.
Can nickel foam be cut to size?
Yes. Contact us with the thickness and sheet size you need and we will quote custom dimensions.
Can I order nickel foam in bulk?
Yes. Use the enquiry form on this page or email [email protected] with the quantity and specification you need, and we will send a bulk quote.
Do you ship outside Canada?
Yes. NanoLithium ships from Canada to the USA, Europe, South Korea and customers worldwide. Lead time and freight are confirmed with your quote.
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