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Carbon Foam (Graphitized High-Conductivity ORNL/PocoFoam type) vs Nickel Foam (Open-Cell 450 g/m2 areal density)

Property comparison of Carbon Foam (Graphitized High-Conductivity ORNL/PocoFoam type) and Nickel Foam (Open-Cell 450 g/m2 areal density), both foam.

Foam5 compared properties
PropertyCarbon Foam (Graphitized High-Conductivity ORNL/PocoFoam type)Nickel Foam (Open-Cell 450 g/m2 areal density)Difference
Poisson ratio0.30.30%
Density280 kg/m³430 kg/m³+54%
Thermal conductivity145 W/m·K7 W/m·K-95%
Specific heat710 J/kg·K500 J/kg·K-30%
Coefficient of thermal expansion0.000005 1/K0.000013 1/K+189%

Difference is Nickel Foam (Open-Cell 450 g/m2 areal density) relative to Carbon Foam (Graphitized High-Conductivity ORNL/PocoFoam type). Values are taken from the representative row of each material; both materials may have multiple heat treatments or conditions on their individual pages.

Identification

Carbon Foam (Graphitized High-Conductivity ORNL/PocoFoam type)
standard
ASTM C177
Nickel Foam (Open-Cell 450 g/m2 areal density)
standard
ASTM C365

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