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Open Cell Foam

The example of foam here were on a tapelift from an Office. Some impinged particles can be seen one the arms of the foam particle. This foam is filled with minerals and carbon black and would appear as a black foam filter.

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Open-cell foam of this type is often used as an air filter medium for low back-pressure blowers or fans.

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