In applications such as industrial sieving, laboratory filtration, and electrochemical experiments, the choice of metal mesh material directly affects performance, stability, and service life.
Phosphor bronze mesh, known for its excellent balance of toughness, conductivity, and corrosion resistance, has become a preferred material in both research and industrial environments.
In this article, we provide a comprehensive comparison of Youveim® Phosphor Bronze Mesh and Youveim® Hydrophilic Phosphor Bronze Mesh, including key parameters and a practical selection guide to help you choose the right solution for your application.
Phosphor bronze mesh (also known as bronze mesh) is a copper-based alloy mesh containing a small amount of phosphorus. Compared with standard brass mesh, phosphor bronze mesh offers:
High mechanical toughness and excellent elasticity
Reliable electrical conductivity
Superior corrosion resistance
Strong dimensional stability, resistant to deformation and wire breakage
The Youveim® Phosphor Bronze Mesh series is manufactured using high-quality phosphor bronze wire and high-precision plain weaving technology, ensuring:
Uniform apertures
Consistent wire diameter
Stable dimensions
The mesh can be easily cut, stamped, bent, or further processed, making it widely suitable for:
Filtration and separation
Electrochemical testing
EMI shielding
Precision screening
The Youveim® Hydrophilic Phosphor Bronze Mesh builds upon the standard phosphor bronze mesh by applying a surface hydrophilic activation treatment, significantly improving liquid wettability and making it ideal for water-based or electrolyte-related applications.
| Parameter Category | Youveim® Phosphor Bronze Mesh | Youveim® Hydrophilic Phosphor Bronze Mesh | Comparison Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Material | Phosphor Bronze | Phosphor Bronze | Same alloy ensures strength and conductivity |
| Weaving Method | High-precision plain weave | High-precision plain weave | Uniform apertures and stable structure |
| Wire Dia. / Thickness | 0.03–0.25 mm / 0.06–0.50 mm | 0.03–0.25 mm / 0.06–0.50 mm | Identical dimensional range |
| Surface Treatment | None | Hydrophilic surface activation | Significantly improved liquid wettability |
| Wettability | Standard | Fast and uniform | Ideal for liquid-contact applications |
| Typical Applications | Industrial sieving, lab filtration, EMI shielding | Aqueous/electrolyte experiments, liquid filtration | Hydrophilic version excels in wet environments |
| Key Advantage | High toughness, good conductivity, cost-effective | Base performance + excellent hydrophilicity | Easy selection based on usage |
| Model | Mesh Count | Wire Dia. (mm) | Thickness (mm) | Typical Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PB2050 | 20 | 0.25 | 0.50 | Coarse screening, structural support |
| PB3040 | 30 | 0.20 | 0.40 | Medium-precision filtration |
| PB4045 | 40 | 0.20–0.25 | 0.45 | Precision screening, basic lab filtration |
| PB6030 | 60 | 0.12–0.15 | 0.30 | Fine particle screening, electronics protection |
| PB8020 | 80 | 0.10 | 0.20 | Fine lab filtration, small EMI shielding |
| PB10020 | 100 | 0.10 | 0.20 | Electrochemical electrodes, fine screening |
| PB12014 | 120 | 0.07 | 0.14 | Micro-filtration, high-end EMI shielding |
| PB15012 | 150 | 0.06 | 0.12 | High-precision filtration, research-grade |
| PB18010 | 180 | 0.05 | 0.10 | Ultra-fine particle filtration |
| PB20010 | 200 | 0.05 | 0.10 | Ultra-precision filtration |
| PB25008 | 250 | 0.04 | 0.08 | Micro-separation applications |
| PB30008 | 300 | 0.04 | 0.08 | Advanced research, specialty electronics |
| PB32508 | 325 | 0.04 | 0.08 | Ultra-fine screening |
| PB35008 | 350 | 0.04 | 0.08 | High-throughput ultra-precision filtration |
| PB36008 | 360 | 0.04 | 0.08 | Specialized screening, research use |
| PB40006 | 400 | 0.03 | 0.06 | Top-tier research, advanced electronics |
Note: Hydrophilic phosphor bronze mesh is available across the above specifications with an additional surface hydrophilic treatment for liquid-contact environments.
Choose Youveim® Phosphor Bronze Mesh for:
Industrial screening
EMI shielding
General laboratory filtration
Selection is primarily based on mesh count and mechanical requirements.
Choose Youveim® Hydrophilic Phosphor Bronze Mesh when:
Working with water-based systems or electrolytes
Rapid wetting and uniform liquid spreading are required
Bubble adhesion must be minimized to improve experimental stability
Lower mesh count → Larger aperture → Coarse screening and structural support
Higher mesh count → Smaller aperture → Fine filtration and research-grade applications
Both Youveim® Phosphor Bronze Mesh and Youveim® Hydrophilic Phosphor Bronze Mesh combine high-quality materials with precision manufacturing to deliver reliable performance across industrial and research applications.
By referencing the parameter tables and selection guidelines above, users can confidently choose the most suitable mesh—or customize specifications—to achieve optimal performance and cost efficiency.
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Youveim® Phosphor Bronze Screen - Price List
| Model | Mesh Count | Wire Dia. (mm) | Thickness (mm) | 20 × 50 cm (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PB2050 | 20 mesh | 0.25 | 0.50 | $32 |
| PB3040 | 30 mesh | 0.20 | 0.40 | $32 |
| PB4045 | 40 mesh | 0.20–0.25 | 0.45 | $32 |
| PB6030 | 60 mesh | 0.12–0.15 | 0.30 | $17 |
| PB8020 | 80 mesh | 0.10 | 0.20 | $17 |
| PB10020 | 100 mesh | 0.10 | 0.20 | $24 |
| PB12014 | 120 mesh | 0.07 | 0.14 | $21 |
| PB15012 | 150 mesh | 0.06 | 0.12 | $17 |
| PB18010 | 180 mesh | 0.05 | 0.10 | $18 |
| PB20010 | 200 mesh | 0.05 | 0.10 | $18 |
| PB25008 | 250 mesh | 0.04 | 0.08 | $18 |
| PB30008 | 300 mesh | 0.04 | 0.08 | $21 |
| PB32508 | 325 mesh | 0.04 | 0.08 | $25 |
| PB35008 | 350 mesh | 0.04 | 0.08 | $25 |
| PB36008 | 360 mesh | 0.04 | 0.08 | $27 |
| PB40006 | 400 mesh | 0.03 | 0.06 | $40 |
Higher mesh count → smaller aperture → higher filtration accuracy, suitable for fine filtration and research-grade applications
Lower mesh count → larger aperture → ideal for structural support, coarse screening, and conductive uses
Prices depend on mesh count, wire diameter, and thickness
Bulk orders, custom sizes, and hydrophilic surface treatment are available upon request
Partial references citing our materials (from Google Scholar)
Carbon Dioxide Reduction
1. ACS Nano Strain Relaxation in Metal Alloy Catalysts Steers the Product Selectivity of Electrocatalytic CO2 Reduction
The bipolar membrane (Fumasep FBM) in this paper was purchased from SCI Materials Hub, which was used in rechargeable Zn-CO2 battery tests. The authors reported a strain relaxation strategy to determine lattice strains in bimetal MNi alloys (M = Pd, Ag, and Au) and realized an outstanding CO2-to-CO Faradaic efficiency of 96.6% with outstanding activity and durability toward a Zn-CO2 battery.
2. Front. Chem. Boosting Electrochemical Carbon Dioxide Reduction on Atomically Dispersed Nickel Catalyst
In this paper, Vulcan XC-72R was purchased from SCI Materials Hub. Vulcan XC 72R carbon is the most common catalyst support used in the anode and cathode electrodes of Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFC), Direct Methanol Fuel Cells (DMFC), Alkaline Fuel Cells (AFC), Microbial Fuel Cells (MFC), Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cells (PAFC), and many more!
3. Adv. Mater. Partially Nitrided Ni Nanoclusters Achieve Energy-Efficient Electrocatalytic CO2 Reduction to CO at Ultralow Overpotential
An AEM membrane (Sustainion X37-50 Grade RT, purchased from SCI Materials Hub) was activated in 1 M KOH for 24 h, washed with ultra-purity water prior to use.
4. Adv. Funct. Mater. Nanoconfined Molecular Catalysts in Integrated Gas Diffusion Electrodes for High-Current-Density CO2 Electroreduction
In this paper (Supporting Information), an anion exchanged membrane (Fumasep FAB-PK-130 obtained from SCI Materials Hub (www.scimaterials.cn)) was used to separate the catholyte and anolyte chambers.
SCI Materials Hub: we also recommend our Fumasep FAB-PK-75 for the use in a flow cell.
5. Appl. Catal. B Efficient utilization of nickel single atoms for CO2 electroreduction by constructing 3D interconnected nitrogen-doped carbon tube network
In this paper, the Nafion 117 membrane was obtained from SCI Materials Hub.
In this paper, Proton exchange membrane (Nafion 117), Nafion D520, and Toray 060 carbon paper were purchased from SCI Materials Hub.
7. National Science Review Confinement of ionomer for electrocatalytic CO2 reduction reaction via efficient mass transfer pathways
An anion exchange membrane (PiperION-A15-HCO3) was obtained from SCI Materials Hub.
8. Catalysis Communications Facilitating CO2 electroreduction to C2H4 through facile regulating {100} & {111} grain boundary of Cu2O
Carbon paper (TGPH060), membrane solution (Nafion D520), and ionic membrane (Nafion N117) were obtained from Wuhu Eryi Material Technology Co., Ltd (a company under SCI Materials Hub).
Batteries
1. J. Mater. Chem. A Blocking polysulfides with a Janus Fe3C/N-CNF@RGO electrode via physiochemical confinement and catalytic conversion for high-performance lithium–sulfur batteries
Graphene oxide (GO) in this paper was obtained from SCI Materials Hub. The authors introduced a Janus Fe3C/N-CNF@RGO electrode consisting of 1D Fe3C decorated N-doped carbon nanofibers (Fe3C/N-CNFs) side and 2D reduced graphene oxide (RGO) side as the free-standing carrier of Li2S6 catholyte to improve the overall electrochemical performance of Li-S batteries.
This paper used more than 10 kinds of materials from SCI Materials Hub and the authors gave detailed properity comparsion.
The commercial IEMs of Fumasep FAB-PK-130 and Nafion N117 were obtained from SCI Materials Hub.
Gas diffusion layers of GDL340 (CeTech) and SGL39BC (Sigracet) and Nafion dispersion (Nafion D520) were obtained from SCI Materials Hub.
Zn foil (100 mm thickness) and Zn powder were obtained from the SCI Materials Hub.
Commercial 20% Pt/C, 40% Pt/C and IrO2 catalysts were also obtained from SCI Materials Hub.
3. Journal of Energy Chemistry Vanadium oxide nanospheres encapsulated in N-doped carbon nanofibers with morphology and defect dual-engineering toward advanced aqueous zinc-ion batteries
In this paper, carbon cloth (W0S1011) was obtained from SCI Materials Hub. The flexible carbon cloth matrix guaranteed the stabilization of the electrode and improved the conductivity of the cathode.
4. Energy Storage Materials Defect-abundant commercializable 3D carbon papers for fabricating composite Li anode with high loading and long life
The 3D carbon paper (TGPH060 raw paper) were purchased from SCI Materials Hub.
5. Nanomaterials A Stable Rechargeable Aqueous Zn–Air Battery Enabled by Heterogeneous MoS2 Cathode Catalysts
Nafion D520 (5 wt%), and carbon paper (GDL340) were received from SCI-Materials-Hub.
Carbon cloth (W0S1011) and other electrochemical consumables required for air cathode were provided by SCI Materials Hub.
Oxygen Reduction Reaction
1. J. Chem. Eng. Superior Efficiency Hydrogen Peroxide Production in Acidic Media through Epoxy Group Adjacent to Co-O/C Active Centers on Carbon Black
In this paper, Vulcan XC 72 carbon black, ion membrane (Nafion N115, 127 μL), Nafion solution (D520, 5 wt%), and carbon paper (AvCarb GDS 2230 and Spectracarb 2050A-1050) were purchased from SCI Materials Hub.
2. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science Gaining insight into the impact of electronic property and interface electrostatic field on ORR kinetics in alloy engineering via theoretical prognostication and experimental validation
The 20 wt% Pt3M (M = Cr, Co, Cu, Pd, Sn, and Ir) were purchased from SCI Materials Hub. This work places emphasis on the kinetics of the ORR concerning Pt3M (M = Cr, Co, Cu, Pd, Sn, and Ir) catalysts, and integrates theoretical prognostication and experimental validation to illuminate the fundamental principles of alloy engineering.
Water Electrolysis
1. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy Gold as an efficient hydrogen isotope separation catalyst in proton exchange membrane water electrolysis
The cathodic catalysts of Pt/C (20 wt%, 2–3 nm) and Au/C (20 wt%, 4–5 nm) were purchased from SCI Materials Hub.
2. Small Science Silver Compositing Boosts Water Electrolysis Activity and Durability of RuO2 in a Proton-Exchange-Membrane Water Electrolyzer
Two fiber felts (0.35 mm thickness, SCI Materials Hub) were used as the porous transport layers at both the cathode and the anode.
3. Advanced Functional Materials Hierarchical Crystalline/Amorphous Heterostructure MoNi/NiMoOx for Electrochemical Hydrogen Evolution with Industry-Level Activity and Stability
Anion-exchange membrane (FAA-3-PK-130) was obtained from SCI Materials Hub website.
Fuel Cells
1. Polymer Sub-two-micron ultrathin proton exchange membrane with reinforced mechanical strength
Gas diffusion electrode (60% Pt/C, Carbon paper) was purchased from SCI Materials Hub.
Characterization
1. Chemical Engineering Journal Electrochemical reconstitution of Prussian blue analogue for coupling furfural electro-oxidation with photo-assisted hydrogen evolution reaction
An Au nanoparticle film was deposited on the total reflecting plane of a single reflection ATR crystal (SCI Materials Hub, Wuhu, China) via sputter coater.
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