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Form: Foam
Composition: Fe 72.8/Cr 22/Al 5/Y 0.1/Zr 0.1
Material: Iron/Chromium/Aluminum (Fecralloy®)
Commodity: Alloys
Thickness:
6.35mm
Fecralloy® Foam is a three-dimensional open-cell structure made from an iron-chromium-aluminum (FeCrAl) alloy, prized for its exceptional oxidation resistance, high-temperature strength, and large surface area. Its unique morphology promotes excellent gas flow characteristics and enables uniform catalyst deposition, making it a superior substrate for catalytic processes. Industries benefiting from Fecralloy® Foam include automotive exhaust treatment, chemical processing, and renewable energy systems. Specific applications include use as a catalyst support for CO and CH₄ oxidation, as in Pd- and Pt-based structured catalysts; deployment in high-temperature gas purification systems; and integration into compact reactors for partial oxidation or reforming processes. In research, Fecralloy® Foam enables studies in catalytic reaction engineering, high-temperature corrosion resistance, and advanced emission control technologies. Its combination of thermal resilience, chemical stability, and structural versatility ensures its pivotal role in both industrial process optimization and experimental catalytic development.
Tolerances
Sizes
| Linear dimension | Nominal |
|---|
Sizes
| Thickness | Nominal | |
|---|---|---|
| All Other | All other dimesions are Nominal |
Material Properties for Alloys
Mechanical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Elongation at break( % ) | <25 |
| Hardness - Vickers( kgf mm⁻² ) | 230 |
| Tensile strength( MPa ) | 560 |
Electrical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Electrical resistivity( µOhmcm ) | 134 |
| Temperature coefficient( K⁻¹ ) | 0.0001 |
Magnetic Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Curie temperature( C ) | 600 |
Thermal Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum use temperature in air( C ) | 1100-1300 |
| Melting point( C ) | 1380-1490 |
| Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ ) | 16@23°C |
| Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ ) | 11.1@20-100°C |
Physical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Density( gcm⁻³ ) | 7.22 |
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