The Xradia 520 Versa X-ray microscope (XRM) from Zeiss enables non-destructive X-ray imaging (computed tomography, CT) of samples made of plastics, metals and ceramics. By processing the tomographic images, for example, precipitation distributions in cast alloys, pore volumes in additively manufactured samples or forming-related defects such as cracks from a size of one or a few micrometers can be measured and displayed in three dimensions.

The Xradia 520 Versa X-ray microscope (XRM) from Zeiss enables non-destructive X-ray imaging (computed tomography, CT) of samples made of plastics, metals and ceramics. By processing the tomographic images, for example, precipitation distributions in cast alloys, pore volumes in additively manufactured samples or forming-related defects such as cracks from a size of one or a few micrometers can be measured and displayed in three dimensions.

Technical Data / Equipment

  • Resolution up to 900 nm
  • X-ray source with 30-160 kV (suitable for high-density materials such as steels)
  • Various objectives for different magnifications (0.4x, 4x and 20x)
  • FPX flat panel for short measurement times on large samples
  • Diffraction contrast tomography for crystallographic analyses of grain size orientation (LabDCT)
  • In-situ module for tensile and compression tests including sample temperature control from -20 °C to 160 °C (Deben CT5000-Tec)
  • Correlative workflow in combination with the Zeiss Auriga dual-beam system

Terms of use

The X-ray microscope was procured by the Institute of Materials Science (IW), the Hannover Medical School (MHH) and the Institute of Continuum Mechanics (IKM) as part of the DFG large-scale equipment initiative “High-throughput X-ray screening for materials development”. The application for measuring times can be found in the Nutzungsordnung.

Contact: xrm@iw.uni-hannover.de

 

Dr.-Ing. Sebastian Herbst
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Dr.-Ing. Sebastian Herbst
Management
Address
An der Universität 2
30823 Garbsen
Building
Room
128