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3D computed tomography (µCT)

3D Computed Tomography (CT) is a nondestructive scanning technology that allows you to view and inspect the external and internal structures of an object in 3D space. Computed Tomography works by taking hundreds or thousands of 2D Digital Radiography projections around a 360 degree rotation of an object. Proprietary algorithms are then used to reconstruct the 2D projections into a 3D CT volume, which will allow you to view and slice the part at any angle. 3D CT virtually eliminates interpretation errors and opens the door to many capabilities; some not available with any other technology.

Fields of application

  • Cultural heritage

    musical instrument

  • Natural heritage

    botanic collection, fossil, mineral, shell, skeleton

Materials

  • inorganic

    ceramics

  • organic

    wood

TOOLS

X-ray tomograph

The AST-RX platform equipment includes a tomograph for microfocus and nanofocus analyses. It is the "v|tome|x L 240-180" model from GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies phoenix x|ray. The X-ray tomograph is located in Building 140, 43 rue Buffon, 75005 Paris. Key features: two interchangeable tubes (microfocus X-ray 240kV/320W tube detectability reaching 1µm-theoretically and nanofocus X-ray...

Provider
AST RX platform
Contact person
Marta Bellato