High Resolution X-ray Computed Tomography Scanner

The micro x-ray computed tomography scanner (MicroCT or µCT) produces high resolution (micrometer scale), 3D and 2D images of a sample’s interior and exterior by projecting a x-ray beam through a sample and observing the sample's interaction with the beam via a radiographic/x-ray image. X-ray images can then be used to reconstruct the exterior and interior of the sample via computed tomography (CT).  Nikon’s XT H 225 ST is capable of doing both x-ray imaging (2D) in real time as well as “scanning” samples in a full circle to collect sequential x-ray images needed for CT (3D). The XT H 225 ST handles applications broader than can be listed here, but all applications usually involve non-destructive, internal character investigations for qualitative and/or quantitative analysis. Surface studies are also conducted using the MicroCT due to its highly accurate and high resolution topography capabilities.