The SkyScan 1172 scanner is a MicroCT intermediate-high resolution levels (up to 0.8 µm resolution), with an innovative dynamically variable acquisition geometry that provides the shortest scan times possible at any magnification, allowing scans several times faster (obtaining the same or better image quality) compared to micro-CT systems with a fixed source-detector design. The large-format cooled x-ray digital camera achieves high spatial resolution without compromising sample size. Fast scan and reconstruction throughput is supported by a computer cluster option, which reconstructs scan datasets in less time than the scan duration in most cases, using several PCs in parallel. Cross-section images are generated in a wide range of formats up to 8k x 8k pixels.
Specifications for the Skyscan 1172
- Detail detectability: < 1 µm;
- Low contrast resolution (10% MTF): 6 µm;
- Pixel size at maximum magnification: 0.7 µm to 25 µm;
- Continuously variable from < 1µm to 25 µm;
- Gives flexibility to choose based on tissues and user needs. X-ray source: Sealed microfocus X-ray tube, air-cooled;
- Spot size < 5µm @ 4 W;
- X-ray source: 20-100 kV, 0-250 µA (10 W max).
Variable X-ray energy range from 20-100 kV without a reduction in spot size, which improves contrast for low-density samples (lung, liver, etc). Both camera and sample can be moved closer to source to achieve this variation or alteration in contrast, as needed for the density of the specimen. X-ray detector (camera): 11 Megapixel (4000 x 2300 pixels) 12-bit digital CCD-camera (50 mm field of view). Can be moved closer to specimen to improve resolution. Corrections Thermal drift corrections – a source spot correction.
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