This is similar to asking how long is a string. It depends on the system you are using, the sample you are scanning, the number of pixels being used to image the sample, and the signal quality you are looking for in your results. Some scans can be completed in as little as 80 seconds for low density samples, and some high density scans can take up to 14 hours. The flexibility of changing scanning options on the Bruker SkyScan micro-CT systems allows you to cover a wide range of applications on a single system and an EVEN wider range on the full line of SkyScan micro-CT systems.

The stability of the sample also determines how long you can scan a sample. The sample must be EXACTLY the same at the end of scan as it was at the BEGINNING of a scan. That means that samples should not dry out or shift during a scan. If this is a possibility, than it is best to GO with a shorter scan time. More stable samples allow you to scan for LONGER times if needed.

This is similar to asking how long is a string. It depends on the system you are using, the sample you are scanning, the number of pixels being used to image the sample, and the signal quality you are looking for in your results. Some scans can be completed in as little as 80 seconds for low density samples, and some high density scans can take up to 14 hours. The flexibility of changing scanning options on the Bruker SkyScan micro-CT systems allows you to cover a wide range of applications on a single system and an even wider range on the full line of SkyScan micro-CT systems.

The stability of the sample also determines how long you can scan a sample. The sample must be exactly the same at the end of scan as it was at the beginning of a scan. That means that samples should not dry out or shift during a scan. If this is a possibility, than it is best to go with a shorter scan time. More stable samples allow you to scan for longer times if needed.