Foil Nonferrous Metals and Alloys
Description
Foil nonferrous metals and alloys are thin sheets of metal that do not contain iron as the base element. These foils are typically made from metals such as aluminum and copper, and sometimes from precious metals like silver and gold. The primary function of these foils is to provide a lightweight, flexible, and conductive material that can be used in various industrial and commercial applications.
Working Principle
Foil nonferrous metals and alloys work by utilizing their inherent properties such as high conductivity, corrosion resistance, and flexibility. The thinness of the foil allows it to be easily shaped and applied to different surfaces, making it useful for applications that require precise and efficient material usage. The absence of iron in these metals reduces the risk of rust, enhancing their durability and longevity. These foils are engineered through various finishing processes to achieve desired surface finishes and mechanical properties, which make them suitable for specific applications.
Applications
Foil nonferrous metals and alloys are used in a wide range of applications. For example, aluminum foil is commonly used in cooking and food packaging due to its ability to withstand high temperatures and its non-reactive nature. Copper foils are often used in electrical applications, such as in the production of printed circuit boards, due to their excellent conductivity. Precious metal foils, like those made from gold or silver, are used in specialized applications such as in art restoration or in the production of high-end electronics where superior conductivity and resistance to oxidation are required.
Advantages over other Nonferrous Metals and Alloys
One of the main advantages of foil nonferrous metals and alloys is their lightweight nature combined with high strength and flexibility. For instance, aluminum foils are much lighter than other metal foils, making them ideal for applications where weight is a critical factor. Additionally, the corrosion resistance of these foils, particularly those made from aluminum and copper, provides a significant advantage in environments where exposure to moisture or chemicals is a concern.
Limitations
Despite their advantages, foil nonferrous metals and alloys have limitations. They can be more expensive than ferrous metals due to the cost of raw materials and processing. Additionally, their thinness, while beneficial for flexibility, can also make them more susceptible to tearing or puncturing under certain conditions. The manufacturing process for these foils can also be complex, requiring precise control to maintain quality and consistency.
Considerations
When considering the use of foil nonferrous metals and alloys, several factors should be taken into account. Initial costs can be high due to the price of raw materials and the complexity of the manufacturing process. Operating expenses may also be significant if the application requires frequent replacement or maintenance due to wear and tear. However, the durability and corrosion resistance of these foils can offset some of these costs over time. Additionally, the accuracy and precision required in applications such as electronics may justify the higher initial investment due to the superior performance of these materials.
from Arnold Magnetic Technologies
Thin-rolled aluminum and aluminum alloys from Arnold Precision Thin Metals (PTM) are versatile and lightweight and are used in a variety of electrical products packaging and other applications. Aluminum is often the best solution when reduced weight, good conductivity, and high formability are... [See More]
- Shape / Form: Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Foil; Sheet; Strip
- Thickness: 1.00E-4 to 0.0250
- Nonferrous: Aluminum
- Width / OD: 4.25 to 17.5
from Dongguan Sheen Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.
SU004-1/2 Carbon-coated Copper Foil, acts as a heat conduction device, forming a good heat conduction path between the heating element and the heat sink member, and forming a heat dissipation module together with the heat sink and the structural fixing member (fan). [See More]
- Shape / Form: Foil
- Thickness: 9.84E-4
- Nonferrous: Copper
- Length: 1969
from Arnold Magnetic Technologies
Thin-rolled copper and copper alloys from Arnold Precision Thin Metals (PTM) serve a broad range of needs. This versatile material is used in a variety of electrical products, heat exchangers, solar collectors, piping and other applications that require strength and corrosion resistance. Copper is... [See More]
- Shape / Form: Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Foil; Sheet; Strip
- Specifications: UNS
- Nonferrous: Copper
- Thickness: 8.00E-5 to 0.0250
from Dongguan Sheen Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.
SU005-1/2 Carbon-coated Copper Foil, forming a good heat conduction path between the heating element and the heat sink member, and forming a heat dissipation module together with the heat sink and the structural fixing member (fan). [See More]
- Shape / Form: Foil
- Thickness: 0.0014
- Nonferrous: Copper
- Length: 1969
from Arnold Magnetic Technologies
Inconel is known for its strength, and high temperature and corrosion resistance. These properties make it an excellent material choice for many applications in the aerospace and chemical industries. Typical applications include aviation thrust reversers and ductwork, industrial pressure sensors and... [See More]
- Shape / Form: Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Foil; Sheet; Strip
- Specialty / Other Types: Superalloy
- Nonferrous: Nickel
- Specifications: ASTM / ASME
from Dongguan Sheen Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.
SU006-1/2 Carbon-coated Copper Foil, forming a good heat conduction path between the heating element and the heat sink member, and forming a heat dissipation module together with the heat sink and the structural fixing member (fan). [See More]
- Shape / Form: Foil
- Nonferrous: Copper
from Arnold Magnetic Technologies
Arnold ’s Precision Thin Metals business is a recognized leader in providing high quality grades of nickel and nickel alloys rolled and fabricated to your demanding specifications. Because of its ability to withstand the extremes of both temperature and corrosives, as well as its magnetic... [See More]
- Shape / Form: Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Foil; Sheet; Strip
- Specifications: ASTM / ASME
- Nonferrous: Nickel
- Thickness: 8.00E-5 to 0.0100
from Dongguan Sheen Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.
SU010-1/2 Carbon-coated Copper Foil, forming a good heat conduction path between the heating element and the heat sink member, and forming a heat dissipation module together with the heat sink and the structural fixing member (fan). [See More]
- Shape / Form: Foil
- Thickness: 0.0020
- Nonferrous: Copper
- Length: 1969
from Arnold Magnetic Technologies
Arnold PTM provides thin-rolled nickel iron alloy and soft magnetic materials used for efficient energy storage and transfer, including Invar 36 for OLED applications. Nickel-iron alloys are characterized by relatively high permeability and low core losses. Their overall high saturation flux density... [See More]
- Shape / Form: Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Foil; Sheet; Strip
- Specialty / Other Types: Soft Magnetic Alloy
- Nonferrous: Nickel
- Specifications: ASTM / ASME
from Dongguan Sheen Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.
SU085-1/2 Carbon-coated Copper Foil, forming a good heat conduction path between the heating element and the heat sink member, and forming a heat dissipation module together with the heat sink and the structural fixing member (fan). [See More]
- Shape / Form: Foil
- Thickness: 0.0024
- Nonferrous: Copper
- Length: 1969
from Arnold Magnetic Technologies
There are hundreds of uses for titanium metal in applications ranging from E-beam shielding to drug delivery to aerospace surfaces and structures. Titanium (Ti) offers exceptional characteristics for high overall strength, biocompatibility, corrosion resistance, and workability. Lightweight and... [See More]
- Shape / Form: Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Foil; Sheet; Strip
- Specifications: UNS
- Nonferrous: Refractory / Reactive; Titanium
- Thickness: 8.00E-5 to 0.0250
from Ed Fagan, Inc.
Among the highest density element and melting point, rhenium does not have a ductile to brittle transition temperature and does not form carbides. High resistivity, combined with low vapor pressure, it is an ideal material for filament applications. Excellent resistance to corrosion, resists acid... [See More]
- Shape / Form: Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Foil
- Specialty / Other Types: Alloy
- Nonferrous: Refractory / Reactive
- Features: Corrosion Resistant
from Rhenium Alloys, Inc.
Rhenium Alloys offers Copper-Tungsten in sheet and foil. For over 45 years, Rhenium Alloys has been delivering high performance refractory metals to customers who desire an alloy that can withstand extreme temperatures and harsh environments. Typical Applications. • Aerospace Propulsion. •... [See More]
- Shape / Form: Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Foil; Sheet
- Applications: Aerospace or Aircraft Quality; Chemical or material processing; Electronics or semiconductors; HV / Electrical; Resistance Alloy / Heating; Wear resistant parts or tooling; Radar Systems, Components, Sputtering Targets, Heating Elements, Shields & Liners
- Nonferrous: Refractory / Reactive; Tungsten; Copper
from Zippertubing Co. (The)
SH1 is a lightweight Mylar backed Aluminum foil shielding product that can be combined with most of Zippertubing's jacket products and closures to create an EMI Shielding jacket that provides outstanding EMI shield performance. Depending on the jacket material selected, SHI can meet general purpose... [See More]
- Shape / Form: Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Foil
- Nonferrous: Aluminum
from DeWAL
DW 350CL is an unpigmented PTFE coated foil that features uniform thickness throughout and combine the properties of PTFE such as chemical resistance, wide operating temperatures, low coefficient of friction and low dielectric constant with the foil. Clear PTFE Coating. Easy Release. High... [See More]
- Shape / Form: Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Foil
- Nonferrous: Aluminum
from JBC Technologies, Inc.
Often used for thermal and electrical shielding applications, die cut foils can be embossed, micro-perforated, laminated to a pressure sensitive adhesive, a heat-activated film, or a combination of all the above. Aluminum in particular is widely used in automotive and appliance heat shielding... [See More]
- Shape / Form: Foil
- Nonferrous: Aluminum
from Materion Corporation
Foil Integrity: Foil is available in three classifications of integrity. Vacuum Tight: The foil will have no detectable leaks. This will be tested with a helium mass spectrometer leak detector with a sensitivity of 1 x 10-9 atm-cc/sec. Thickness range: 0.0003 – 0.010 inches. Optically Dense:... [See More]
- Shape / Form: Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Foil
- Specialty / Other Types: LightAlloy; Pure, Unalloyed or Very Low Alloy Additions
- Nonferrous: Refractory / Reactive; Beryllium
- Applications: Electronics or semiconductors; X-Ray
from Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals, Inc.
MP35N Superalloy Strip, Coil, Foil & Wire, AMS 5758, AMS 5844, AMS 5845, ASTM F562. APPLICATIONS OF MP35N. Fasteners. Springs. nonmagnetic electrical components. medical instruments. medical and dental devices. seawater. oil and gas well. chemical applications. food processing environments. [See More]
- Shape / Form: Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Coil Stock; Foil; Sheet; Strip; Wire; Coil - Sheet, Strip, Foil; Wire - Profile, Round, Flat, Square
- Specialty / Other Types: Superalloy
- Nonferrous: Refractory / Reactive; Cobalt
- UNS Number: 30035
from Alcoa North American Rolled Products
Prepainted Aluminum Coil. A Great Finish is Only the Beginning. Alcoa North America Rolled Products is the leading producer of pre-painted aluminum coil …a versatile, pre-finished material that enhances the appearance and performance of countless products. Across a wide variety of industries,... [See More]
- Shape / Form: Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Foil; Sheet; Strip
- Specialty / Other Types: LightAlloy
- Nonferrous: Aluminum
from Elmet Technologies LLC
Material below .005 inches in thickness is classified as foil. Typical uses for it are production of drawn parts, electronic components, metallizing sources, furnace insulation and chemically etched parts. Molybdenum foil has the ability to be etched into fine patterns, which makes it useful to the... [See More]
- Shape / Form: Fabricated Parts or Shapes (Castings, Forgings, Machined Parts, etc.); Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Foil
- Thickness: 1.00E-3 to 0.0050
- Nonferrous: Refractory / Reactive; Molybdenum
- Width / OD: 0.2500 to 12
from Thermo Shield
Material below .005 inches in thickness is classified as molybdenum refractory foil. Typical uses for it are production of drawn parts, electronic components, metallizing sources, furnace insulation and chemically etched parts. [See More]
- Shape / Form: Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Foil
- Thickness: 5.00E-4 to 0.0040
- Nonferrous: Refractory / Reactive; Molybdenum
- Width / OD: 12
from Zippertubing Co. (The)
Z-Foil is a combination of a .0011" Polyester film backing bonded to our SH1 lightweight Aluminum foil shield with a pressure sensitive adhesive closure. Extremely useful in high frequency EMI shielding applications where an economical, lightweight, low profile shielding is needed and re-entry is... [See More]
- Shape / Form: Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Foil
- Nonferrous: Aluminum
from JBC Technologies, Inc.
JBC ’s capabilities include wide web embossing of 1-12 mil aluminum foil and 1-10 mil stainless steel up to 60 ” wide. Embossing, a process that adds a Z-axis to the material, provides for better formability during molding, minimizing tearing, especially in deep draw areas of formed... [See More]
- Shape / Form: Fabricated Parts or Shapes (Castings, Forgings, Machined Parts, etc.); Foil
- Nonferrous: Aluminum
from Thermo Shield
Material below .005 inches in thickness is classified as tantalum refractory foil. Typical uses for it are electronic components, metallizing sources, furnace insulation/liner and chemically etched parts. [See More]
- Shape / Form: Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Foil
- Thickness: 1.00E-3 to 0.0040
- Nonferrous: Refractory / Reactive; Tantalum
- Width / OD: 12
from Thermo Shield
Material below .005 inches in thickness is classified as tungsten refractory foil. Typical uses for it are electronic components, metallizing sources, furnace insulation/liner and chemically etched parts. [See More]
- Shape / Form: Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Foil
- Thickness: 1.00E-3 to 0.0040
- Nonferrous: Refractory / Reactive; Tungsten