Equipment
Listed below are the major microscopes, ancillary equipment, and facilities available to users of the Microscopy Suite. Click the equipment name for more information on each piece of equipment.
Please be aware that the ITG staff cannot respond to questions about particular pieces of equipment or software packages unless those questions are related to research conducted in the ITG laboratories. The ITG does not sell, lease, or distribute equipment or software, save that clearly marked as developed by the ITG.
Equipment
Rigaku CTLab GX130
The Rigaku CTLab GX130 is a high-performance x-ray computed tomography (CT) instrument that provides high-speed imaging and can accommodate larger samples than our other CT systems. The maximum field of view for a single scan is 72 x 33 mm (specifics differ, depending on scan speed). In high-speed mode, a full scan may be performed in 8 seconds; high-resolution scans take about 1 hour. The x-ray source is a 39-watt tungsten-anode micro-focus tube that is adjustable from 30 to ca. 130 kV. Because the CTLab GX130 system utilizes a stationary sample bed, it is ideal for in-situ experiment designs.
CT Lab GX series, for ultra-high-speed, high-resolution 3D X-ray micro CT. Using the Sample-Stationary Method, these new devices can perform CT scans in 8 seconds at top speed, with a minimum resolution of 4.5 µm.
For additional information about this piece of equipment, see the Calendars, Contacts, and Fees pages.
Features:
- Ultra-high-speed CT scan and image reconstruction
- High-resolution wide field-of-view measurement
- Incorporating the “Sample-Stationary Method”
For additional information about this piece of equipment, see the Calendars, Contacts, and Fees pages.
| Primary Contacts | |
|---|---|
| Secondary Contacts | |
| Manufacturer | Rigaku |
| Equipment Model | Rigaku CT Lab GX130 |
| Location | B530 |
| Phone Numbers | (217) 265-0875, (217) 265-5071 |
Facilities
Wet Lab - B612
Bench space, fume hood, some chemicals and solvents, dual source metal evaporator, pH meter, dissecting scope, microbalance, glow discharge system, reverse osmosis water purification system, sonicator, sputter coater, critical point dryer, low speed bone saw, osmium plasma coater, and other equipment.
BL-2 Lab - B420
Bench space, biosafety cabinet for sample manipulations, centrifuge, and two incubators for short-term sample storage.
Microscopy Suite
405 North Mathews Avenue, Urbana, IL
61801 USA
(217) 300-0566