AC2323 Alumina Ceramic Foam Filters

Catalog No.	AC2323
Size	7'', 9'', 12'', 15'', 17'', 20'', 23''
Compositions	85% Al2O3
Working Temperature	≤1200°C
Pores Per Inch	10-60

Alumina Ceramic Foam Filters are specialized filters used in the metal casting industry to remove impurities and trap solid particles from molten metal before it is poured into a mold. Stanford Advanced Materials (SAM) is adept at delivering Alumina Ceramic Foam Filters with both high purity and competitive pricing.

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Description of Alumina Ceramic Foam Filters

Alumina Ceramic Foam Filters are used mainly for filtration of aluminum and aluminum alloys in foundries and cast houses. With their excellent resistance to attack and corrosion from molten aluminum, they can effectively remove inclusions, reduce trapped gas and provide laminar flow, and then the filtered metal is significantly cleaner. Cleaner metal results in higher-quality castings, less scrap, and fewer inclusion defects, all of which contribute to bottom-line profit.

Specifications of Alumina Ceramic Foam Filters

Working Temperature	≤1200°C
Porosity	80~90%
Compression Strength (Room Temperature)	≥1.0Mpa
Volume Density	≤0.5g/cm3
Thermal Shock Resistance	800°C---room temperature 5 times

Chemical Composition

Al2O3	SiC	SiO2	ZrO2	Others
85 % approx	---	6% approx	---	9% approx

Applications of Alumina Ceramic Foam Filters

Alumina Ceramic Foam Filters are indispensable in the metal casting industry, primarily for their ability to filter molten metals and improve casting quality. These filters effectively remove impurities like oxides, slag, and non-metallic inclusions from molten metals during casting processes, ensuring higher-quality castings with improved mechanical properties. They are extensively used in aluminum, steel, and non-ferrous metal foundries to enhance cleanliness and reduce defects such as porosity and gas entrapment. Alumina ceramic foam filters also find application in investment casting for precision parts, particularly in aerospace and automotive industries where smooth, defect-free surfaces are crucial. Their high porosity, thermal stability, and chemical resistance make them essential for maintaining consistent casting quality and optimizing production efficiency in various high-temperature applications, including thermal management in kilns and furnaces.

Alumina Ceramic Foam Filter Packing

Our Alumina Ceramic Foam Filter is carefully handled during storage and transportation to preserve the quality of our product in its original condition.