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The X-ray suite provides microscopy services including training and access to 3-D imaging. We are experts in computed tomography providing complete support for 3D imaging science.
A partner of the National Research Facility for lab-based X-ray CT (NXCT), the centre hosts a world leading suite of X-ray CT instruments, which produce high quality 3D images at different scales.
We are open to clients from outside the EIL and regularly perform work for other departments, academic institutions and businesses.
X-ray CT is uniquely non-destructive across a range of length scales, with resolution ranging from 10s nm to 10s mm, and sample sizes from 10s micron to 10s cm. Because of its non-destructive nature, it is possible to probe materials at various stages in their life cycle in response to a variety of processing or environmental conditions.
Our unit is located in the UCL Roberts Building, Torrington Place. The Tescan UniTOM HR is located at the Advanced Propulsion Lab, Marshgate UCL East.
Equipment
The EIL and APL Laboratories house the Zeiss Xradia 810 Ultra and Xradia 620 Versa; Nikon XTH 225 and Tescan UniTOM HR. Larger scale demonstration facilities are available, such as in the Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicles Lab, as are computer facilities and the rapid prototyping workshop.
| RESOLUTION AND SAMPLE SIZE | ||
|---|---|---|
| NANOSCALE | MICROSCALE | MACROSCALE |
| VARIABLE SCAN TIME | <60 SECOND | <60 SECOND |
| Zeiss Ultra 810 | Tescan Unitom HR | Tescan Unitom HR |
<20 MINUTES | <20 MINUTES | |
| Nikon XTH 225 | Nikon XTH 225 | |
| <2 HOURS | <2 HOURS | |
| Zeiss Versa 620 | Zeiss Versa 620 | |
Facilities
APL Laboratory UCL East
The Tescan UniTOM HR is located at the Advanced Propulsion Lab at the UCL East Marshgate building in Stratford.
EIL X-ray Laboratory
The Electrochemical Innovation Lab houses the Zeiss Xradia 810 Ultra, 620 Versa and the Nikon XTH 225.
Case Studies
The following case studies are examples of the work we do in the x-ray CT suite.
LG 21700 M50 Cell
25 F EDLC Supercapacitor
18650 Cell
Access
We welcome enquiries about our equipment and how we can work with internal and external researchers.
- NXCT
Established in November 2020, the NXCT is a £10m investment from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) in capital and recurrent funding to support research in the UK. It brings together world-leading capability in lab-based X-ray Computed Tomography (XCT) from the universities of Manchester, Southampton, Warwick, University College London and Diamond Light Source.
Potential users are encouraged to make general enquiries and apply to use NXCT equipment through the website. If you are interested in finding out more about what the NXCT can offer, please do make an enquiry. You will be able to discuss the specifications of your project and advise on the services available offer.
The EIl equipment that is part of the NXCT include:
- Academia
If you are interested in using our equipment please contact the Experimental Lab Manager Dr Francesco Iacoviello to discuss your requirements and to discuss rates.
UCL users will be charged via IDT.
- Industry
If you are interested in using our equipment please contact the Experimental Lab Manager Francesco Iacoviello to discuss your requirements and to request a quote.