The micro-CT scanner uses X-rays to obtain high-resolution 3D images of small specimens from 3 mm to 45 mm in diameter and up to 450 mm in length. Images can be captured of both hard tissue (e.g. bones, teeth) and soft tissue (with the aid of a suitable stain). Voxel size can be adjusted from 1 to 45 microns. Training and protocols can be provided.
The micro-CT scanner uses an X-ray source to scan ex vivo research samples of different sizes from 3mm to 4.5cm. Obtainable voxelsize is dependent on sample size but can range from:
1µm to 45µm.
Two workstations to analyse the obtained data are available in the main office.
Sample type |
time to run per sample |
costs approx. |
tube |
resolution |
|
adult head |
90 min |
£ 52.50 |
19mm |
20.0 uM |
(medium: 1024*1024) |
whole body (no tail, no head) |
225 min |
£ 131.25 |
34mm |
34.0 uM |
(medium: 1024*1024) |
E18 / E16 head |
85 min |
£ 49.58 |
19mm |
20.0 uM |
(medium: 1024*1024) |
mandibles |
195 min |
£ 113.75 |
9mm |
5.0 uM |
(high: 2048*2048) |
maxilla |
135 min |
£ 78.75 |
9mm |
5.0 uM |
(high: 2048*2048) |
kidney capsule |
225 min |
£ 131.25 |
19mm |
10.0 uM |
(high: 2048*2048) |
PTA head |
100 min |
£ 58.33 |
6mm |
4.0 uM |
(high: 2048*2048) |
PTA head |
125 min |
£ 72.92 |
6mm |
4.0 uM |
(high: 2048*2048) |
PTA head |
£ - |
6mm |
4.0 uM |
(high: 2048*2048) |
|
adult human tooth (embedded in resin, sectioned) |
70 min |
£ 40.83 |
19mm |
10.0 uM |
(high: 2048*2048) |
adult human tooth (embedded in resin) |
45 min |
£ 26.25 |
34mm |
17.0 uM |
(high: 2048*2048) |
calibration QC1 |
25 min |
£ 14.58 |
phantom |
n/a |
UKRI Non-TRAC rate (max rate that can be charged by non-TRAC listed facilities when recharging to UKRI grants) |
£28.88 |
Charity Rate (max rate that can be charged by non-TRAC and TRAC listed facilities when recharging to charity grants) |
£34.67 |
The micro-CT scanner uses an X-ray source to scan ex vivo research samples of different sizes from 3mm to 4.5cm. Obtainable voxelsize is dependent on sample size but can range from:
1µm to 45µm.
Two workstations to analyse the obtained data are available in the main office.
Facility staff
Sample type |
time to run per sample |
costs approx. |
tube |
resolution |
|
adult head |
90 min |
£ 52.50 |
19mm |
20.0 uM |
(medium: 1024*1024) |
whole body (no tail, no head) |
225 min |
£ 131.25 |
34mm |
34.0 uM |
(medium: 1024*1024) |
E18 / E16 head |
85 min |
£ 49.58 |
19mm |
20.0 uM |
(medium: 1024*1024) |
mandibles |
195 min |
£ 113.75 |
9mm |
5.0 uM |
(high: 2048*2048) |
maxilla |
135 min |
£ 78.75 |
9mm |
5.0 uM |
(high: 2048*2048) |
kidney capsule |
225 min |
£ 131.25 |
19mm |
10.0 uM |
(high: 2048*2048) |
PTA head |
100 min |
£ 58.33 |
6mm |
4.0 uM |
(high: 2048*2048) |
PTA head |
125 min |
£ 72.92 |
6mm |
4.0 uM |
(high: 2048*2048) |
PTA head |
£ - |
6mm |
4.0 uM |
(high: 2048*2048) |
|
adult human tooth (embedded in resin, sectioned) |
70 min |
£ 40.83 |
19mm |
10.0 uM |
(high: 2048*2048) |
adult human tooth (embedded in resin) |
45 min |
£ 26.25 |
34mm |
17.0 uM |
(high: 2048*2048) |
calibration QC1 |
25 min |
£ 14.58 |
phantom |
n/a |
UKRI Non-TRAC rate (max rate that can be charged by non-TRAC listed facilities when recharging to UKRI grants) |
£28.88 |
Charity Rate (max rate that can be charged by non-TRAC and TRAC listed facilities when recharging to charity grants) |
£34.67 |
Contact us
For more information on the use of this facility please use the contacts below. Academic Lead: Abigail Tucker Technical Support: Tech Team CCRB