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 Nano 3DX

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The Rigaku Nano3DX is a high-resolution X-ray computed tomography instrument that utilizes a parallel beam and permits non-destructive 3D imaging. Its copper/molybdenum dual-metal target can be switched easily between 8- and 20-kV operation. Three separate lenses provide fields-of-view of 0.9 x 0.6, 3.5 x 2.6, and 14.2 x 10.6 mm. The X-ray detector, a Peltier-cooled CCD camera, delivers up to 3200 x 2400 pixels. The sample stage provides horizontal travel of ±1.7 mm, vertical travel of 12 mm, and 360-degree rotation.

Rigaku nano3DX is a true X-ray microscope (XRM) with the ability to deliver 3D computed tomography (CT) images of relatively large samples at high resolution. This is accomplished by using a high powered rotating anode X-ray source and a high-resolution CCD detector. The rotating anode provides for fast data acquisition and the ability to switch anode materials easily to optimize contrast for specific sample types.

Features:

- Ultra-wide field of view, 25X larger volume than comparable systems
- 3 X-ray wavelengths (Cr, Cu and Mo Ka) to optimize imaging for different sample matrices
- Parallel beam geometry for high contrast and rapid data collection
- Auto 5-axis (XYZ and rotation) stage and on-axis imaging system
- High resolution three dimensional (3D) images
- High power rotating anode X-ray source
- High contrast for low-Z materials
- High-resolution CCD imager

For additional information about this piece of equipment, see the Calendars, Contacts, and Fees pages.

Primary Contacts
Secondary Contacts
Manufacturer Rigaku
Equipment Model Rigaku Nano 3Dx
Location B530
Phone Numbers 265-0875, 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