Equipment
Our laboratories are offering both structural and material analysis. Within the EXCITE 2 Network the access to four X-ray Computed Tomography systems and two Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy setups is granted. For more information about our equipment, see:
- Phoenix v|tome|x L240 (μ/n-CT):
Versatile CT system with a walk-in air-conditioned protection cabinet equipped with micro- and nano-focus X-ray sources and a large 4000 x 4000 px detector, and a granite-based 7-axis manipulator for long-term stability and the highest precision. A suitable system for large-scale samples (maximum object size Ø 500 × 800 mm).
The newest addition, the In-situ box (by CactuX s.r.o.) allows for the simulation of real-life conditions during CT analysis, offering temperature control (-30 °C to +60 °C), a charging/discharging function to investigate batteries (up to 30 A), and a power supply function (up to 30 A/60 V) with the sample area of 35 mm x 65 mm.
- Phoenix v|tome|x M300 (μ/n-CT):
Industrial CT with a powerful microfocus tube, air bearings, and a fixed detector-source distance for a better metrological performance. Excellent device for structural analysis of high-density samples and larger pieces of rocks (e.g., meteorites).
- Rigaku nano3DX (n-CT):
Nano-CT system is characterized by a high-resolution, dual-target source, quasi-parallel beam. Enables phase contrast imaging. Very useful for light material samples like plants, polymeric composites, textile fibers, etc. Resolution down to 0.27 μm with a field of view of 0.9 × 0.7 mm.
- Heliscan Micro-CT (μ-CT):
High-quality data CT using a special helical trajectory, with a wide cone beam and an iterative reconstruction algorithm. A suitable system for cylindrical-shaped samples, like drill cores or battery cells.
- LIBS FireFly (LIBS):
LIBS setup for solid samples, chemical imaging, and depth profiling, LOD 1-100 ppm, spatial resolution
10-150 μm, scanning area 100×100 mm2, wide range of elements (including Li, Be, Na, Mg, N, C). Laser pulse energy up to 50 mJ, laser wavelengths (266, 532, 1064 nm), scanning rate 50 Hz. Spectral range covering 240-800 nm.
- LIBS Discovery (LIBS):
LIBS setup for solid samples, chemical imaging, and depth profiling, LOD 1-100 ppm, spatial resolution
10-150 μm, scanning area 100×100 mm2, wide range of elements (including Li, Be, Na, Mg, N, C). Laser pulse energy up to 50 mJ, laser wavelengths (266, 532, 1064 nm), scanning rate 50 Hz. Spectral range covering 180-1000 nm. LIBS setup including LIBS Interaction Chamber, capability to simulate atmospheric conditions of celestial bodies, e.g., Mars: CO2 at 10 mbar, and even the Moon.