Foams and Composites Applications
X-ray CT (computed tomography) provides 3D images of foams and composites non-destructively. You can obtain thousands of slices in one scan without sectioning the sample. This allows us to analyze the pore size, shape, and cell wall thickness of foams or filler and fiber size, shape, distribution, and orientation in composites.
What can be analyzed?
X-ray CT can be used for:
- Porosity and pore size distribution analysis
- Cell wall thickness analysis
- Fiber orientation analysis
Learning resources
To learn more about CT data analysis for foams and composites:
- X‑ray Computed Tomography for Materials & Life Sciences webinar series - Data Analysis
- X‑ray Computed Tomography for Materials & Life Sciences webinar series - Foams and Composites Applications
- Deep Dive workshop series - Filtration Analysis
- Ask the Expert webinar series - Filtration Simulation – How to Make the R&D Cycle More Efficient
To learn more about X‑ray micro-CT:
Foams and composites application examples
Explore application examples to see if X-ray CT can help you with your research or production challenges.
What is micro-CT?
How does it work? How much does it cost? Do I need It? What are the common problems?
To learn everything you need to know about micro-CT, you can start here: What is micro-CT?
Recommended products
Rigaku's CT scanners for foams and composites analyses
For resolution nano3DX
Recommended when you need to image a few micron thick foam cell walls, carbon or glass fibers in composites, etc.
For versatility CT Lab HX
Recommended when you want to scan small to medium-sized samples with micron resolution
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