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Micro Computed Tomography: Bruker SkyScan 2214
Bruker Micro-CT

The SkyScan 2214 is a multi-scale X-ray nanotomograph covering the widest range of object sizes and spatial resolutions in a single instrument, opening up a whole new range of possibilities.

InstaRecon, one of the world’s fastest CT reconstruction solutions, accelerates 3D imaging up to 100 times compared to traditional algorithms.

Benefits

Widest range of sizes and resolutions

Scan objects up to 300mm x 400mm.

World's fastest image reconstruction

10-100 times faster than conventional algorithms and GPU-accelerated reconstruction.

Flexible system

With field-upgradeable detectors.

Sub-micron resolution

Details

Technical Details

  • “Open type” (pumped) X-ray source with <0.5 microns spot size and diamond window
  • Up to four X-ray detectors:
    • Flat-panel for large objects
    • 11Mp cooled CCD with wide field of view
    • 11Mp cooled CCD with medium field of view
    • 8Mp cooled CCD for highest spatial resolution
  • Best data quality in a short scanning time:
    • Automatic variable acquisition geometry
    • Phase-contrast enhancement
  • Helical scanning for fewer artefacts and exact reconstruction – more info…

Software

The SkyScan 2214 comes with Bruker’s full micro-CT software suite, including modules for:

  • Fast volumetric reconstruction
  • 2D/ 3D quantitative analysis
  • Realistic 3D visualisation
  • Volume rendering
  • Create movies with virtual flights around and inside your object

Reconstructions can be sent to iPads, iPhones or Android devices, where you can make virtual cuts on your touchscreen.

Applications

Nano-CT image of shale

Volume rendered 3D model of shale with colour-coded local thickness of the pores. 6.2 μm voxel size.

Geology, Oil and Gas

  • Study conventional and unconventional reservoirs in full core size or as volumes of interest
  • Measure pore size and permeability, grain size and shape
  • Calculate distribution of mineral phases in 3D
  • Analyse dynamic processes

Nano-CT Battery Image

Virtual cut through a lithium-ion battery. Scanned at 900 nm voxel size.

Energy Storage and Battery Research

  • Non-destructive imaging of batteries and fuel cells in 3D
  • Quantify defects
  • Anode and cathode structural analysis
  • Monitor structural changes over time with dynamic experiments

Nano-CT Scan of Polymer Composite Materials

Volume rendered 3D model of CFRP (Carbon-Fiber Reinforces Polymer) with colour-coded local fibre orientation. 600 nm voxel size.

Polymers and Composite Materials

  • Study fine structures with <500 nm 3D resolution
  • Examine micro-structural architecture and porosity
  • Quantify defects, local fibre orientation and thickness

 

Applications

Geology

We offer a range of instruments for elemental and mineral analysis, mapping and imaging in geology and geoscience.

Materials Science

Energy

View our range of solutions for battery and fuel cell research, green energy, semiconductors and solar cells.

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A new method for automatic trabecular-cortical separation in micro-CT called the morphological escalator.

High Aspect Ratio Tomography (Bruker HART PLUS)

New feature for scanning planar objects and samples with a high aspect ratio.

How to Measure Individual Grains/Particles/Fibres with Micro-CT

Using Bruker's watershed algorithm to separate grain-based materials with X-ray micro-CT - ideal for powders, fibres, geological samples, pharmaceuticals and more.

How to Select Complex Regions of Interest in Micro-CT

In micro-CT 3D X-ray imaging, regions of interest are not always simple or regular. Often you need to select more complex regions. These ROIs can be selected automatically using two powerful plug-ins from Bruker: ROI shrink-wrap Primitive ROI Blue Scientific is the official distributor for Bruker Micro-CT in the UK and Nordic region. For more information or […]

Multi-Scale Micro-CT Analysis

How multi-scale micro-CT analysis can be used to achieve the best micro-CT image quality, using geological samples as an example. How to get the best results from your micro-CT scanner, and achieve the highest resolution. If you have any questions about how to best use micro-CT analysis for your research, please get in touch:  Contact us on 01223 […]

Micro-CT in Life Science & Biological Research

An overview of Bruker SkyScan micro-CT applications in life science, including in vivo/ex vivo, dental and bone research.

What is Helical Micro-CT?

An explanation of helical micro-CT (spiral scanning) and how it's used in materials science and orthopedic research.

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