Micro-CT for Geology Research

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BRUKER SKYSCAN X-ray computed tomographs are an essential tool for exploring the fine microstructure of geological samples nondestructively. Capture images from larger samples suitable for in situ testing or scale down with the SkyScan 2214 Nano-CT for submicron resolution to 

  • Distinguish different phases with high contrast
  • Identify faults and defects for oil and gas exploration research
  • 3D nondestructive testing in situ testing with materials testing stages
  • Quantitative analysis for porosity, pore size distribution, and grain size
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Nondestructive imaging of sandstone

The SkyScan tomographs provide excellent contrast, allowing different mineral phases to be identified and quantified.  

Grain size analysis

Grain size analysis

The latest CT ANALYZER (CTAN) quantitative software program can segment and calculate grain size and grain size distribution. All of these parameters can be calculated and visualized with Bruker micro-CT’s inhouse-developed software tools.

Sediment analysis

Sediment analysis

The SkyScan visualization programs DATAVIEWER and CTVOX create beautifully rendered images and movies of samples, allow for complete data manipulation, and side-by-side comparison in 3D space.  

Mechanical testing in-situ

Mechanical testing in-situ

Using in-situ compression, tensile and temperature stages, mechanical experiments can be performed inside the scanner. This way, the correlation between a sample’s structure and mechanical properties can be investigated in high detail simultaneously. Bruker micro-CT offers mechanical testing stages up to 4.4 kN and in-situ temperature control from -40 °C below ambient up to +85 °C.

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        Send in a sample and our micro-CT experts will do the rest.  We will select the best instrument, scan the sample, and reconstruct the data.  You will receive a series of cross-sectional images visualizing the interior structure, a 3D model of your results and  a video of your sample with cut-through views. We will also provide our visualization software for enhanced viewing in both 2D and 3D … Explore Within!

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