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CoreTOM Micro CT -1

High energy X-ray computed tomography system
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Description

The CoreTOM Micro-CT 1 is a high energy X-ray computed tomography system installed in a dedicated, temperature stabilised (ΔT<0.5°C), lead-lined room. The design allows easy access to the equipment and the ability to integrate complex flow experiments with the imaging system, suitable for setting up in situ and in operando experiments.

The system allows integration of in situ stages, provisions for flow and sensor lines and dedicated 4D acquisition and reconstruction protocols enable fast dynamic imaging.

The system can handle full size cores (Up to 1m tall) to microplugs with resolutions down to 3 μm. It also allows intuitive volume of interest selection, real-time zooming in on selected regions based on the overview image.

Specifications

  • Fast scanning & high sample throughput: max. temporal resolution < 10 seconds 
  • Max. spatial resolution based on Jima pattern (line pair): 3 μm 
  • High power X-ray source X-ray source: 30-230 kV/300 W, allows various signal-to-noise optimisation decreasing scan time without sacrificing image quality. 
  • X-ray detector: Large amorphous Si flat panel detector (2856 × 2856 pixels) 
  • Sample size (Max. ∅ x h): 600 mm × 1150 mm
  • Large field of view (Max. ∅ x h): 300 mm × 1000 mm 
  • Max. sample weight: 45 kg 
  • Motorization: 9 stages mounted on a high precision granite base 
  • Source-Detector Distance: 970 mm

Applications

  • Mining & subsurface/petroleum engineering 
  • Civil engineering
  • Mechanical engineering 
  • Batteries & fuel cells
  • Paleontology
  • Biology
  • Electronics
  • Food science/pharmaceutical industry

Application description

Mining & subsurface/ Petroleum engineering
Study of minerals in complex matrixes, fluid flows in porous media, 3D pore structure study, in-situ imaging of samples during core flooding (gas/fluid injection), integration of 2D XRF and XRD data into 3D micro-CT data.
Civil engineering
Analysis of internal structure, eg: cracks/voids, analysis of aggregates/impurities inside concrete samples, analysis of structural changes, eg: precipitation in cement/concrete, material enhanced concrete study (eg: fibre reinforced concrete).
Mechanical engineering
Composites (carbon fibres) structure study, in-situ imaging of samples during tensile and compression test, study of 3D prints additive manufacturing (eg: different alloys/polymer).
Batteries & fuel cells
Study of fuel cell materials, the interactions between the different materials and evaluate the quality of the contact between such surfaces. 3D imaging for failure investigation of battery cells.
Paleontology
Analysis of internal structure in bone/fossil, analysis and volumetric measurement of different biological parts, eg: enamel and dentine in tooth.
Biology
Non-destructive technique to study the change in pore geometry at root-soil interface during plant growth. 3D visualization and quantification of root system architecture grown in soil. The technique is also useful to track temporal changes of soil pore architecture due to microbial decomposition of organic matter.
Electronics
PCB’s - 2D/3D imaging for PCB cross-section, and components. It helps identify issues such as board shorts, trace/via connection problems, layout inconsistencies, etching defects, and delamination.
Food science/pharmaceutical industry
3D imaging of emulsion/foam microstructure.By providing detailed 3D imaging, it allows for the study of droplet or bubble size, distribution, and stability, offering insights into formulation quality, texture, and performance for improved product development.

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Instrument location

Tyree X-ray micro-CT Facility (Micro-CT)

Room LG22
Lower Ground
Tyree Energy Technology Building (TETB)

Phone: 02 9385 5554
Email:Ìýtyreexray@unsw.edu.au

Amalia Halim

Laboratory Manager
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    a.halim@unsw.edu.au

Daniel Morris

Technical Officer
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    daniel.morris1@unsw.edu.au

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X-ray diffraction is the most common technique to determine the arrangement of atoms in bulk microcrystalline films and solids. The XRD laboratory hosts 10 diffractometers and 20 processing computers with dedicated software and diffraction databases supporting 450 trained users from ±«±·³§°ÂÌýand external clients.

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