By MICRO, University of Arkansas https://bpb-us-e1.wpmucdn.com/wordpressua.uark.edu/dist/4/453/files/2018/08/MICRO_SpecimenMounting-186j0p7.pdf Learn how to package your samples for optimal CT imaging.
Pre-Scan
By April Neander, The University of Chicago Chapter 5 of the University of Chicago PaleoCT training course. This video covers power modes, changing a dual tube system, and warmup. This video is specific to Phoenix/GE/Waygate machines. https://youtu.be/0pXTnXnHSQQ
Scanning with the High Power 240 kV Tube
By April Neander, The University of Chicago Chapter 6 of the University of Chicago PaleoCT training course. Covers scanning software for Waygate machines, positioning a specimen in the scanner, how to read a histogram, scanning parameters, and detector calibration. https://youtu.be/KGCbydtGh_0
Fossils and Filters
By April Neander, The University of Chicago Chapter 7 of the University of Chicago PaleoCT training course. Covers tips for mounting fossils, and when and how to use filters. https://youtu.be/RW8FJRDJ4Wk
Scanning with the 180 kV nano-focus tube
By April Neander, The University of Chicago Chapter 8 of the University of Chicago PaleoCT training course. Covers the differences between the 240 kV micro-focus and 180 kV nano-focus tubes, mounting, positioning and parameters for lower density specimens, and additional […]
Additional Scan Tips
By April Neander, The University of Chicago Chapter 9 of the University of Chicago PaleoCT training course. Covers mutliscan, observation ROI, and troubleshooting. https://youtu.be/6zbXXswXMWg
Micro-computed tomography for natural history specimens: a handbook of best practice protocols
Keklikoglou, Kleoniki, Sarah Faulwetter, Eva Chatzinikolaou, Patricia Wils, Jonathan Brecko, Jiří Kvaček, Brian Metscher, and Christos Arvanitidis. “Micro-computed tomography for natural history specimens: a handbook of best practice protocols.” European Journal of Taxonomy 522 (2019). https://doi.org/10.5852/ejt.2019.522 Abstract Micro-computed tomography (micro-CT or microtomography) […]
Artefacts in X-ray microtomography of materials
Davis, G. R., and J. C. Elliott. “Artefacts in X-ray microtomography of materials.” Materials science and technology 22, no. 9 (2006): 1011-1018. https://doi.org/10.1179/174328406X114117 Abstract X-ray microtomography is becoming an increasingly popular tool in the study of microstructure and failure mechanisms in biological […]
Seattle Children’s Research Institute
By Murat Maga, Seattle Children’s Research Institute https://faculty.washington.edu/maga/SCRI_MicroCT/ Facility Website that offers CT scanning services, hosts mouse CT Data for download, 3D Visualizations, and other useful documents.