The Nikon CT is WA’s only Large Field-of-View, materials’ research dedicated CT, for non-destructive imaging of internal parts, using multiple axial scans to generate 2D cross-sectional information or 3-dimenional reconstructions. The X-ray CT has the typical mechanism for taking ‘slices’ which are then digitally reconstructed into 3-D volumes, with advanced tools for 3D visualisation and quantification available.
Applications
- Additive manufactured materials, medical implants, prosthesis
- Bone research/ dentistry
- Palaeontology/ fossil studies
- Archaeology artefact's/ museum specimens
- Soil, plants, roots, seeds
- Corals
- Rocks/ minerals
- Electronics/ batteries
- Composites
- Castings
- Plastics/ packaging
- Textiles/ fabrics
- Turbine blades
Techniques
- Circular CT Scanning
- Continuous Circular CT Scanning
- Helical CT Scanning
- Tall Sample Scanning (Vertically stitched scan-ready for analysis)
- X-Ray Inspection
Technical Specifications
- X-ray source 225kV (static and rotating reflection targets)
- X-ray source 180kV (transmission target)
- Multi-metal targets available
- Resolution ~2-130μm (pixel sizes available)
- Maximum scan diameter 250mm
- Maximum scannable length of 350mm
- Maximum sample weight 50kgs
- Software for 2D and 3D image analysis (fibre analysis/ crack/ pore analysis) and volumetric modelling
Nikon XT H 225 ST in situ
Inside the Nikon XT H 225 ST
Scan of coral sample
Scan of volcanic rock sample
Scan of snail with offspring
Scan of Human Skull