A Review of Particle Size Analysis with X-ray CT.

ABSTRACT: Particle size and morphology analysis is a problem common to a wide range of applications, including additive manufacturing, geological and agricultural materials' characterisation, food manufacturing and pharmaceuticals. Here, we review the use of microfocus X-ray computed tomography (X-ray CT) for particle analysis. We give an overview of different sample preparation methods, image processing protocols, the morphology parameters that can be determined, and types of materials that are suitable for analysis of particle sizes using X-ray CT. The main conclusion is that size and shape parameters can be determined for particles larger than approximately 2 to 3 μm, given adequate resolution of the X-ray CT setup. Particles composed of high atomic number materials (Z > 40) require careful sampl

SUBMITTER: Behnsen JG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9920517 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature