Going 3D

Porous materials cover the broad class of systems with engineered porosity to provide a mix of functionality such as insulation, impact absorption, weight reduction, or fluid permeability.  3D XRM can  be used to quantify the porous morphology in 3D, provide computational domains for simulation, or observe structural change via  in situ  imaging.  

3D X-ray microscopy  is used  to gain high resolution (sub-micron) insight into the morphology of mineralized tissue to better understand phenomena such as  biomechanical behavior  or the  susceptibility  of the tissue  to disease  or other environmental factors.  

Metal alloys exhibit complex microstructures typically consisting of multiple phases, inclusions, and  crystalline  grains.  The recent development of additive manufacturing introduces additional challenges associated with part geometry, porosity, and surface characteristics.  With XRM, evaluate 3D structures using absorption or diffraction contrast tomography to better understand how these microstructures  are influenced by processing parameters and then ultimately  impact material properties.  

3D X-ray microscopy provides a basis for structural visualization and quantification in a variety of geoscience disciplines spanning igneous and metamorphic petrology, paleontology, planetary geology, sedimentology, petroleum engineering, and economic (mining) geology.  Observe volumetric distributions and texture of different phases to understand formation processes or mechanical/thermal/flow properties.