XCT SA

Peripheral quantitative computed tomograph for the measurement of small laboratory animals like mice or rats. Evaluation of volumetric bone density, bone geometry and muscle parameter at small laboratory animals like mice and rats using peripheral quantitative computed tomography.
(Picture: XCT Research SA+ with mouse holder.)

Manufacturer: Stratec Medizintechnik GmbH

Certified according to: CE0123


Technical data

CategorisationAnimal
Dimensions (l/w/h)930 x 550 x 620 mm
Weight45 kg
Numbers of detectors12
CT Collimator0.3x1.5–0.2x0.2
Angle between detectors
Number of projections per block180
Number of blocks1
Spot size50 µ
Filter105 µ Cu
Source collimation0.5
Slice thickness0.12–0.7 mm
Measurement diameter 90 mm
Voxel size0.07–1.0 mm
HV48–52 kV
Nom. HV50 kV
Anode current< 550 µA
Nom. current146–500 µA
Gantry opening90 mm
Max. way of travel170 mm
Scan time90 s
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