What is X-ray microscopy?
Tomography is the study of the three dimensional structure of an object by slicing it into thin sections. Microtomography implies that the slices are very thin; thin enough to be viewed by an optical microscope. Classical tomography is a tedious and time-consuming process, and can also result in significant perturbations to the sample. In X-ray tomography, the entire sample is imaged at multiple rotation angles. This multitude of images is processed by sophisticated computer algorithms to provide a three dimensional reconstruction that can be sliced in any direction, providing new insights into the internal features of the object. X-ray microscopy provides this visualization at a resolution better than a micrometer (μm).
High-resolution, high-contrast X-ray microscope
The new nano3DX allows you see into many types of samples, including those that have low absorption contrast, for example CFRP, or denser materials like ceramic composites. The nano3DX allows you to achieve this by providing the ability to change the X-ray wavelength to enhance contrast or penetration.
Features
Ultra-wide field of view, 25X larger volume than comparable systems
3 X-ray wavelengths (Cr, Cu and Mo Ka) to optimize imaging for different sample matrices
Parallel beam geometry for high contrast and rapid data collection
Auto 5-axis (XYZ and rotation) stage and on-axis imaging system
High resolution three dimensional (3D) images
High power rotating anode X-ray source
High contrast for low-Z materials
High-resolution CCD imager
Specs
X-ray microscope
Microtomography of large samples at high resolution
X-ray generator: MicroMax-007 HF
Tube voltage: 20 to 50 kV
Tube current: up to 30 mA
Target: Cr, Cu and Mo
Detector: X-ray CCD camera
Number of pixels: 3300 × 2500
Pixel size: 0.27 to 4 μm
Field of view: 0.9 × 0.7 mm to 14 × 10 mm
Dynamic range: 16 bit
Sample stage: automatic 5-axis stage
Stage rotation axis accuracy: <0.5 μm