3D Materials Analytics

X-Ray-Protection cabine

General information

Investigation area

3D Materials Analytics
Techniques

X-Ray / Interferometry
Manufacturer

PROCON
Fabrication year

2025
Measured quantity

Visualization of the internal sample structure using conventional X-ray absorption contrast (AC), differential phase contrast (DPC), and dark-field contrast (DFC) by interferometry
Main application

Non.destructive 3D testing and charaterization , In-Situ experiments
In-situ, real-time compatible

Yes

Technical aspects

Interferometric technique delivering:

DPC: …. enables differentiation between materials with similar X-ray attenuation. It also shows reduced sensitivity to metal artifacts in CFRP components.

DFC: … detects microstructural scattering caused by pores, fibers, or cracks. It offers high sensitivity to delaminations and fiber orientation (x-Ray Tensor Tomography). The measurable volume extends up to 40 mm?.

Comparison with conventional CT: the determination of fiber orientation is restricted to a measurable volume of 2 mm?.
In-situ capabilities

In addition to standard tensile, compression, and bending tests, user-defined experimental setups can be implemented. This is facilitated by an open, Python-based control environment that allows for flexible and precise test configurations.

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