CFOAM® 35 HTC

CFOAM® 35 HTC graphite foam is a graphitized, lightweight, highly-oriented and open-cell carbon foam produced from mesophase pitch feedstock. CFOAM® 35 HTC graphite foam has exceptionally high thermal conductivity comparable to that of copper and aluminum with significant weight savings. In addition to its high thermal conductivity, CFOAM® 35 HTC also demonstrates high electrical conductivity, high strength and a low coefficient of thermal expansion. CFOAM® 35 HTC is also easily machinable, chemically inert, corrosion free, resistant to harsh environments, and resistive to oxidation up to 400°C.

Brand: CFOAM (4 products)

Functions: Core Material

Core Type: Other Core Types

Chemical Family: Graphene & Graphites

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Identification & Functionality

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Features & Benefits

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Materials Features
Features
  • High thermal conductivity per unit weight
  • Low coefficient of thermal expansion
  • High compressive strength
  • Lower weight relative to aluminum (1/6th) and copper heat sinks (1/22nd)
  • Inert in corrosive and harsh environments
  • Non-flammable in bulk form and oxidation resistant in most oxidizing atmospheres
  • Acoustic shielding
Benefits
  • High thermal conductivity and high thermal diffusivity enables superior rate of heat dissipation in thermally critical applications
  • 22x lighter than copper and 6x lighter than aluminum
  • Inert characteristics enable high resistance to environmental degradation in challenging environments
  • Highly fire resistant

Applications & Uses

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We manufacture and produce CFOAM® 35 HTC at a scale, cost, and commercial output rate to penetrate already identified markets including, but not limited to:  

  • Thermal management heat sinks for LED lighting, reducing weight, and increasing life
  • Lightweight and efficient heat exchangers for commercial military aircraft
  • Industrial heat exchangers for enhanced thermal heat transfer in single or multi-phase industrial heat exchanger products
  • Electronics component cooling
  • Automotive applications providing enhanced cooling in a smaller, lighter weight unit
  • Solar improving photovoltaic panel efficiency

Properties

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Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Nominal Density0.4 – 0.6ccISO 12985-2
Compressive Strength1.5 – 1.8MPaISO 18515
Compressive Modulus100 – 400MPaISO 18512
Tensile Strength0.9 – 1.0MPaISO 12986-2
Shear Strength1.0 – 4.0MPaISO 12986-2
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion2.0ppm/°CISO 14420
Thermal Conductivity140 – 180W/m-KISO 12987
Maximum Operational Use Temperature400.0°CEnvironment Dependent
Electrical Resistance3 – 4milliohm-cmISO 11713
Pore Volumemin. 65%Microscopy
Mean Pore Size1200.0MicronsMicroscopy