MicroCT

SkyScan 1172 micro-CT is a cutting-edge micrometer-level in vitro computed tomography instrument. Image acquiring is based on x-ray attenuation in the imaged object. The system obtains multiple x-ray transmission images of the object from different angular views, as the object rotates on a high-precision stage. From these projection images, cross section images of the object are reconstructed by a modified Feldkamp cone-beam algorithm, creating a complete 3-D representation of internal microstructure and density over a selected range of heights in the transmission images. To be able to acquire good quality images, the object should have sufficient density variation. Several morphological 2-D and 3-D parameters, for example pore sizes and anisotropy, can be calculated from the images.

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BioMater Centre (University of Kuopio, Finland) provides high quality microCT services for a variety of research purposes and industry quality control. For more information or service request, please contact microct@uku.fi or call +358-44-7163260, Laboratory supervisor Arto Koistinen.