The nanotomography setup at P05 is designed for dynamic, real-time imaging, enabling in situ studies across various fields. A key prerequisite for all in situ experiments is the free rotation of the sample with a high-precision axis, ensuring high-resolution 3D imaging under controlled conditions.
Climate Cell 🌡️ (Humidity & Temperature Control)
- Enables precise control of relative humidity (0–95%) and temperature (10 - 50 °C)
- No physical contact with the rotation axis, ensuring continous tomographic scanning
Nanoindentation System 🛠️ (Mechanical Testing)
- Developed with Alemnis, featuring 170-degree free rotation without functional limitations
- Supports various diamond tips (e.g., Berkovich, flat punch)
- Max 0.5 N
- Ideal for studying material deformation under applied forces
Flow Cell 🔬
The Flow Cell is a key tool for studying dynamic processes, particularly in the context of corrosion and fluid dynamics. In combination with one of our X-ray microscops it provides high-resolution, real-time insights into material behaviors under flow conditions.
- In situ analysis of magnesium wire corrosion
- Can be coupled to a bioreactor
- Fluid interactions with porous materials
- Observation of chemical reactions in flow conditions
- 180° tomographic scanning with rotation system for 3D imaging
For more details, refer to the full study here.
Micromanipulator 🤖
Compact design allows positioning under the beam path for 180-degree free rotation
Plug-in tools available:
User-Specific Setups 🔧 (Custom Experimental Configurations)
- The modular system supports custom in situ experiments
- Rotation axis compatibility is a fundamental feature for all setups, ensuring complete 3D visualization during experiments
Interested in integrating your custom setup? Contact the P05 beamline team to discuss your specific in situ requirements.
