Instrument Database

3D Materials Analytics

Procon CT-ALPHA

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General information

  • Investigation area
  • Techniques
    X-ray microtomography
  • Manufacturer
    ProCon X-Ray GmbH
  • Fabrication year
    2014
  • Measured quantity
    True 3D spatial arrangement of X-ray absorption in the sample
  • Main application
    Non-destructive testing, characterization of the 3D microstructure of industrial or geologic materials, biologic tissues, etc.
  • In-situ, real-time compatible
    Yes

Instrument specification

  • Technical aspects

    Several mounting options are available.  The maximum feasible sample size depends on the transparency (for X-rays) of the actual sample. Geometrically speaking, fist-sized samples can be fully imaged.   However, the interior of even larger samples can be imaged – Please refer to the application scientist.

  • In-situ capabilities
    The cabinet allows connection of flexible cables or tubing (e. g., for an X-ray-transparent flow cell unit)

Contact

Instrument location

  • Group
    Petrology of the Ocean Crust
  • Building
    GEO
  • Room
    1470
  • Faculty
    Fachbereich 5
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