Micro-CT Scanner

Micro-CT

Test types:

Micro-CT scan, Sample dimensioning, Surface analysis

FIBEr

Model: Skyscan 1272

About

The Skyscan 1272 is a high-resolution desktop X-ray micro-computed tomography system designed for scanning small objects. It includes a built-in precision micropositioning stage and can scan samples during compression, tension, cooling or heating. The connected workstation has software for GPU accelerated image reconstruction, visualization and 2D/3D numerical analysis of the images.

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Specifications

Resolution	Voxel (volumetric pixel) size < 0.45 µm 3D spatial resolution < 5 µm (i.e. reliably differentiate structures that are 5 micrometers apart)
Maximum scanning object diameter	Only central position: 26 mm Two camera offset positions: 52 mm Three camera offset positions: 75 mm
6 filters options	No filter Al 0.25 mm Al 0.5 mm Al 1 mm Al 0.5 mm + Cu 0.038 mm Cu 0.11 mm.
X-ray source	20-100 kV, <5 μm spot size
Material Testing Stage (MTS2) for compression and tensile testing	Maximum force: 44 N Displacement sensor accuracy: ± 0.01 mm Load measurement accuracy: ± 1 % of the full range
Year of acquisition	2017

Application Examples

The micro-CT is used to visualize and quantify the 3D microporosity of mouse cortical bone as a function of age.

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