Micro X-Ray Ct Preclinical Tomography System

Rigaku nano3DX is a CT (computed tomography) scanner that offers true submicron resolution. The contrast of soft materials, which are typically challenging to image with high-energy X-ray sources, is improved by the combination of an ultra-bright 1200 W rotating anode X-ray source and parallel beam geometry. In order to optimize the contrast for the specified sample material and size, the X-ray anode can be chosen from Cr (5.4 keV), Cu (8 keV), or Mo (17 keV) for low-energy and pseudo-monochromatic radiation. The nano3DX can achieve a true submicron (700 nm) spatial resolution and 325 nm voxel resolution when equipped with the highest magnification lens.


Summary

How can I attain a high level of resolution?

Parallel beam geometry is implemented by Rigaku nano3DX. The sample image is magnified by an optical lens in this geometry. It eliminates blurring caused by the X-ray focus size and drift and does not utilize the X-ray beam divergence. With the 20X magnification lens, it is possible to attain a true submicron (700 nm) spatial resolution and a voxel resolution of 325 nm.input:
output:At this resolution, the intricate structures of seeds, small insects, and individual carbon fibers (~7.5 um) are visible.input:
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What is the process for replacing X-ray anodes?

Rigaku nano3DX is furnished with a MicroMax-007 HF dual-wavelength rotating anode X-ray generator. The Cu characteristic radiation of 8 keV is produced by the rotating X-ray anode. An additional anode material, such as Cr 5.4 keV, Mo 17 keV, or W for Bremsstrahlung radiation, may be incorporated into the Cu anode to generate the second radiation. The instrument control software allows for the effortless transition between two radiations with a single click.