Rigaku Presents New X-ray Microscope at XRM2016

Rigaku Corporation will present its lines of X-ray microscopy and computed tomography instrumentation at the 2016 X-ray Microscopy Conference (XRM2016), Monday, August 15th, through Friday, August 19th, 2016 at the University of Oxford in the U.K.

The conference features a dynamic program of discussions and posters highlighting the development and use of X-ray microscopes, and addresses recent advances in X-ray microscopy (XRM) and its applications.

XRM is suited to a range of substances, from low density materials such as biological samples to high density materials such as ceramics and steels. The Rigaku nano3DX is a true X-ray microscope, with the ability to measure relatively large samples at high resolution. It images the entire sample from multiple angles, enabling reconstruction of a 3D image at 0.27 µm resolution. The computer model allows the user to view sections at any point on any plane, providing valuable insights into the structure of the sample.

The nano3DX X-ray microscope features a high-power rotating anode and high-resolution optics coupled with sub-micron CCD technology. This combination facilitates fast data collection and the ability to switch anode materials rapidly to optimize data acquisition. The nano3DX provides superior contrast on materials consisting of relatively light elements due to the soft X-ray employed in the computed tomography (CT) analysis making it an ideal solution for pharmaceutical, filler composite, lithium-ion battery, carbon fiber, polymers and biomaterials applications.

The system’s ultra-wide field of view enables it to measure volumes up to 25 times larger in a single scan compared to other systems at similar resolutions in comparable time frames

The geometry of the system allows the sample to be located very close to the high-resolution detector, which provides near-parallel beam optics. This design results in improved instrument stability, which prevents smearing, allows for faster data collection times and ultimately yields the highest resolution X-ray microscope in its class.

There are numerous and diverse applications for the nano3DX, from materials science to electronics and semiconductors to mining and minerals exploration to life sciences and pharmaceuticals.