Computed Tomography (MicroCT) for Other Applications
These 3D visualisations were created from MicroCT datasets. Through advanced image analysis techniques, it is possible to separate the different phases of materials within a sample and false colour them for clarity.
Food Technology
Aerated chocolate permitting analysis of 3D porosity and bubble size distribution.
Biomaterials
![poppypod](/microct/images-multimedia/ct-images/poppypod-grey.jpg)
Poppy seed pod allowing automatic assessment of inclusions and particles
Engineering
![cementcore](/microct/images-multimedia/ct-images/cementcore-grey.jpg)
Metal wires in a cement core allowing evaluation of strength characteristics
Pharmaceutical
Paracetamol capsule showing visualisation of particle packing density
Electronics
A USB stick allowing detailed component analysis and defect detection
Geosciences
![sandstone](/microct/images-multimedia/ct-images/sandstone-grey.jpg)
Sandstone scanned to reveal changes in morphology following fluid flow