10 Questions You Should to Know about nickel foam

28 Apr.,2025

 

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Nickel is a versatile metal that is ferromagnetic, corrosion resistant, and even found in cans of baked beans! While we’ve already covered the metal form in our blog (you can catch up here), this article is going to be taking a look at element symbol Ni, atomic number 28’s relative, Nickel Foam. The metal has many desirable characteristics, which are translated across to the foam, making it a solid choice for a number of applications.

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What properties does Nickel Foam have?

  • Sound absorption – The porous structure of Nickel Foam makes it an excellent sound-absorption material.
  • Fire resistant – Nickel Foam can resist heat of over degrees Celsius and is difficult to burn at a high temperature.
  • Ultra-light material – The material has a surface area per mass of about 0.25, which is 1/30 of Iron, plus a surface density of around 350g/m2 and a 93% to 95% porosity.
  • Easy to process – Nickel Foam is very malleable and can be cut, bent, and pasted.
  • Electromagnetic shielding – An electromagnetic wave of 90dB can be shielded through Nickel Foam of a relatively thin thickness.
  • Corrosion resistant – Just like Nickel in its bulk form, Nickel Foam is resistant to corrosion, even at elevated temperatures or in natural freshwaters and even in caustic alkalis.

What applications can Nickel Foam be used for?
Metal Foams are relatively a newer class of material, which have been developed for applications within lightweight structure. With its low density, intrinsic strength, and good conductivity, Nickel Foam works exceptionally well across multiple applications, such as:

  • Battery electrodes – Nickel Foam is predominantly used in NiMH batteries, which are rechargeable batteries found in laptops, mobile phones and hybrid electric vehicles.
  • Catalyst materials – Nickel Foam’s open cell structure, strength and thermal shock resistance qualities make it an option for catalyst support in catalytic converters, combustion and filters.
  • Fuel cells – Thanks to its porous structure and heat resistant qualities, such as thermal stability, Nickel Foam is a potential material for electro catalyst in molten carbonate fuel cells.
  • Filters – Nickel Foam’s 3D porous structure makes it a good choice for a filter material in applications such as hydrogen storage media and a heat exchanger medium. In addition, its magnetic properties constitute the Nickel Foam suitable for applications in a magnetic flux conductor.

Nickel Foam (Ni Foam) Supplier - Stanford Advanced Materials

SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION

Product Name: Nickel Foam

CAS #: -02-0

Relevant identified uses of the substance: Scientific research and development

Supplier details:

Stanford Advanced Materials

:

: (949) 407-

Address: Birtcher Dr., Lake Forest, CA U.S.A.

SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification according to Regulation (EC) No /

GHS08 Health hazard

Carc. 2 H351 Suspected of causing cancer.

STOT RE 1 H372 Causes damage to the lung, the kidneys and the liver through prolonged or

repeated exposure. Route of exposure: Inhalative.

GHS07

Skin Sens. 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.

Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or Directive /45/EC

T; Toxic

R48/23: Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation.

Xn; Harmful

R40: Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.

Xi; Sensitizing

R43: May cause sensitization by skin contact.

Carc. Cat. 3

Information concerning particular hazards for human and environment:

N/A

Hazards not otherwise classified

No data availableLabel elements

Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No /

The substance is classified and labeled according to the CLP regulation.

Hazard pictograms

GHS07 GHS08

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.

H351 Suspected of causing cancer.

H372 Causes damage to the lung, the kidneys and the liver through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Route of exposure: Inhalative.

Precautionary statements

P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.

P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.

P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

P405 Store locked up.

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international

regulations.

WHMIS classification

D2A - Very toxic material causing other toxic effects

Classification system

HMIS ratings (scale 0-4)

(Hazardous Materials Identification System)

HEALTH

FIRE

REACTIVITY

1

0

0

Health (acute effects) = 1

Flammability = 0

Physical Hazard = 0

Other hazards

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

PBT: N/A

vPvB: N/A

SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Substances

CAS No. / Substance Name:

-02-0 Nickel

Identification number(s):

EC number: 231-111-4

Index number: 028-002-00-7

SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Description of first aid measures

General information

No special measures required.

If inhaled:

Supply fresh air and to be sure call for a doctor.

Seek medical treatment in case of complaints.

In case of skin contact:

Generally the product does not irritate the skin.

In case of eye contact:

Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. If symptoms persist, consult a doctor.

If swallowed:

If symptoms persist consult doctor.

Information for doctor

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

No data available

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

No data available

SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing agents

Special powder for metal fires. Do not use water.

For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents

Water

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

If this product is involved in a fire, the following can be released:

Toxic metal oxide fume

Advice for firefighters

Protective equipment:

No special measures required.

SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Not required.

Environmental precautions:

Do not allow material to be released to the environment without official permits.

Do not allow product to enter drains, sewage systems, or other water courses.

Do not allow material to penetrate the ground or soil.

Methods and materials for containment and cleanup:

Dispose of contaminated material as waste according to section 13.

Prevention of secondary hazards:

No special measures required.

Reference to other sections

See Section 7 for information on safe handling

See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.

See Section 13 for disposal information.

SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling

Precautions for safe handling

Keep container tightly sealed.

Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.

Ensure good ventilation at the workplace.

Information about protection against explosions and fires:

No special measures required.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles:

No special requirements.

Information about storage in one common storage facility:

No data available

Further information about storage conditions:

Keep container tightly sealed.

Store in cool, dry conditions in well-sealed containers.

Specific end use(s)

No data available

SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Additional information about design of technical systems:

No further data; see section 7.

Control parameters

Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:

-02-0 Nickel (100.0%)

PEL (USA) Long-term value: 1 mg/m

3

REL (USA) Long-term value: 0.015 mg/m

3

as Ni; See Pocket Guide App. A

TLV (USA) Long-term value: 1.5* mg/m

3

elemental, *inhalable fraction

EL (Canada) Long-term value: 0.05 mg/m

3

as Ni; ACIGH A1, IARC 1

EV (Canada) Long-term value: 1* 0.2** 0.1*** mg/m

3

inh.;*metal;**insol. compds.;***soluble compds.

Additional information: No data

Exposure controls

Personal protective equipment

Follow typical protective and hygienic practices for handling chemicals.

Maintain an ergonomically appropriate working environment.

Breathing equipment: Not required.

Protection of hands: Not required.

Penetration time of glove material (in minutes)

No data available

Eye protection: Safety glasses

Body protection: Protective work clothing.

SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Information on basic physical and chemical propertiesAppearance:

Form: Solid in various forms

Color: Silver grey

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Odor: Odorless

Odor threshold: No data available.

pH: N/A

Melting point/Melting range: °C ( °F)

Boiling point/Boiling range: °C ( °F)

Sublimation temperature / start: No data available

Flammability (solid, gas): No data available.

Ignition temperature: No data available

Decomposition temperature: No data available

Autoignition: No data available.

Danger of explosion: No data available.

Explosion limits:

Lower: No data available

Upper: No data available

Vapor pressure: N/A

Density at 20 °C (68 °F): 8.908 g/cm

3

(74.337 lbs/gal)

Relative density: No data available.

Vapor density: N/A

Evaporation rate: N/A

Solubility in Water (H

2

O): Insoluble

Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water): No data available.

Viscosity:

Dynamic: N/A

Kinematic: N/A

Other information

No data available

SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity

No data available

Chemical stability

Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:

Decomposition will not occur if used and stored according to specifications.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

No dangerous reactions known

Conditions to avoid

No data available

Incompatible materials:

No data available

Hazardous decomposition products:

Toxic metal oxide fume

SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Information on toxicological effects

Acute toxicity:The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) contains acute toxicity data for this

substance.

LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification: No data

Skin irritation or corrosion:

Powder: irritant effect

Eye irritation or corrosion:

Powder: irritant effect

Sensitization:

May cause an allergic skin reaction.

Germ cell mutagenicity:

The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) contains mutation data for this

substance.

Carcinogenicity:

Suspected of causing cancer.

IARC-2B: Possibly carcinogenic to humans: limited evidence in humans in the absence of sufficient

evidence in experimental animals.

NTP-R: Reasonably anticipated to be a carcinogen: limited evidence from studies in humans or

sufficient evidence from studies in experimental animals.

ACGIH A5: Not suspected as a human carcinogen: Not suspected as a human carcinogen on the

basis of properly conducted epidemiologic studies in humans.

Studies have sufficiently long follow-up, reliable exposure histories, sufficiently high dose, and

adequate statistical power to conclude that exposure to the agent does not convey a significant risk of

cancer to humans. Evidence suggesting a lack of carcinogenicity in experimental animals will be

considered if it is supported byother relevant data.

The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) contains tumorigenic and/or

carcinogenic and/or neoplastic data for this substance.

Reproductive toxicity:

The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) contains reproductive data for this

substance.

Specific target organ system toxicity - repeated exposure:

Causes damage to the lung, the kidneys and the liver through prolonged or repeated exposure. Route

of exposure: Inhalative.

Specific target organ system toxicity - single exposure: No effects known.

Aspiration hazard: No effects known.

Subacute to chronic toxicity:

The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) contains multiple dose toxicity data for

this substance.

Additional toxicological information:

To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this substance is not fully known.

SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicity

Aquatic toxicity:

No data available

Persistence and degradability

No data available

Bioaccumulative potential

No data available

Mobility in soil

No data available

Additional ecological information:

Do not allow product to reach groundwater, water courses, or sewage systems.Do not allow material to be released to the environment without official permits.

Danger to drinking water if even small quantities leak into the ground.

Avoid transfer into the environment.

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

PBT: N/A

vPvB: N/A

SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste treatment methods

Recommendation

Consult official regulations to ensure proper disposal.

Uncleaned packagings:

Recommendation:

Disposal must be made according to official regulations.

SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

UN-Number

DOT, ADN, IMDG, IATA

N/A

UN proper shipping name

DOT, ADN, IMDG, IATA

N/A

Transport hazard class(es)

DOT, ADR, ADN, IMDG, IATA

Class

N/A

Packing group

DOT, IMDG, IATA

N/A

Environmental hazards:

N/A

Special precautions for user

N/A

Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code

N/A

Transport/Additional information:

DOT

Marine Pollutant (DOT):

No

SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

National regulations

All components of this product are listed in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Toxic

Substances Control Act Chemical substance Inventory.

All components of this product are listed on the Canadian Domestic Substances List (DSL).

SARA Section 313 (specific toxic chemical listings)-02-0 Nickel

California Proposition 65

Prop 65 - Chemicals known to cause cancer

-02-0 Nickel

Prop 65 - Developmental toxicity

Substance is not listed.

Prop 65 - Developmental toxicity, female

Substance is not listed.

Prop 65 - Developmental toxicity, male

Substance is not listed.

Information about limitation of use:

For use only by technically qualified individuals.

This product is subject to the reporting requirements of section 313 of the Emergency Planning and

Community Right to Know Act of and 40CFR372.

Other regulations, limitations and prohibitive regulations

Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC) according to the REACH Regulations (EC) No. /.

Substance is not listed.

The conditions of restrictions according to Article 67 and Annex XVII of the Regulation (EC) No

/ (REACH) for the manufacturing, placing on the market and use must be observed.

Substance is not listed.

Annex XIV of the REACH Regulations (requiring Authorisation for use)

Substance is not listed.

REACH - Pre-registered substances

Substance is listed.

Chemical safety assessment:

A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out

SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION

Safety Data Sheet according to Regulation (EC) No. / (REACH). The above information is

believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The

information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the

product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the

properties of the product.

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