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Micro Computed Tomography @ Drexel University

SKYSCAN 1172

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  • 100kV, 10W max X-ray source
  • 5 microns low contrast resolution
  • ~1 micron pixel size
  • 10 Megapixel camera
  • 68 mm maximum specimen length
  • 35 mm maximum diameter (or 68 mm by camera offset)
  • A variety of filters, including:
    • 0.5 mm Al
    • 1.0 mm Al
    • 0.5 mm AL / 40 μm CU
    • 0.25 mm Cu
  • X-Y positioning stage
  • Mechanical testing (tension, compression, torsion) stage
  • Cooling stage