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Form: Foam
Formula: Al
Material: Aluminum
CAS Number: 7429-90-5
Commodity: Metals
Purity: 98.5%
Porosity: 93%
Bulk Density: 0.2g/cm³

6101 Aluminum Foam

6101 Aluminum Foam, also known as open-cell aluminum foam, is a lightweight and high-strength material characterized by its unique cellular structure. This foam exhibits excellent energy absorption, thermal conductivity, and corrosion resistance, making it ideal for applications in the automotive, aerospace, and construction industries. The open-cell structure allows for efficient sound absorption and fluid filtration, enhancing its versatility. Additionally, 6101 Aluminum Foam is known for its recyclability and environmental benefits, contributing to sustainable engineering practices. The material’s ability to withstand high impact and its lightweight nature make it particularly suitable for use in crash protection systems and lightweight structural components, further broadening its application scope. Goodfellow offers a number of 6101 Aluminum Foam products, ensuring that customers can find the perfect solution for their specific needs. With its exceptional properties and wide range of applications, 6101 Aluminum Foam from Goodfellow is a top choice for innovative engineering solutions.
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Material Properties for Metals

Atomic Properties
Mechanical Properties
Electrical Properties
Physical Properties
Thermal Properties
Atomic Properties
Element Value
Atomic number 13
Crystal structure Face centred cubic
Electronic structure Ne 3s² 3p¹
Valences shown 3
Atomic weight( amu ) 26.98154
Thermal neutron absorption cross-section( Barns ) 0.232
Photo-electric work function( eV ) 4.2
Atomic radius - Goldschmidt( nm ) 0.143
Ionisation potential( No./eV ) 4/ 120
Ionisation potential( No./eV ) 5/ 154
Ionisation potential( No./eV ) 6/ 190
Ionisation potential( No./eV ) 1/ 5.99
Ionisation potential( No./eV ) 3/ 28.4
Ionisation potential( No./eV ) 2/ 18.8
Mechanical Properties
Element Value
Material condition Soft
Material condition Hard
Poisson's ratio 0.345
Poisson's ratio 0.345
Bulk modulus( GPa ) 75.2
Bulk modulus( GPa ) 75.2
Tensile modulus( GPa ) 70.6
Tensile modulus( GPa ) 70.6
Hardness - Vickers( kgf mm⁻² ) 21
Hardness - Vickers( kgf mm⁻² ) 35-48
Tensile strength( MPa ) 130-195
Tensile strength( MPa ) 50-90
Yield strength( MPa ) 110-170
Yield strength( MPa ) Oct-35
Electrical Properties
Element Value
Electrical resistivity( µOhmcm ) 2.67@20@20°C
Superconductivity critical temperature( K ) 1.175
Temperature coefficient( K⁻¹ ) 0.0045@0-100°C
Thermal emf against Pt (cold 0C - hot 100C)( mV ) 0.42
Physical Properties
Element Value
Boiling point( C ) 2467
Density( gcm⁻³ ) 2.7@20°C
Thermal Properties
Element Value
Melting point( C ) 660.4
Latent heat of evaporation( J g⁻¹ ) 10800
Latent heat of fusion( J g⁻¹ ) 388
Specific heat( J K⁻¹ kg⁻¹ ) 900@25°C
Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ ) 237@0-100°C
Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ ) 23.5@0-100°C

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