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Imaging in 3D under pressure: a decade of high-pressure X-ray microtomography development at GSECARS

Journal Article · · Progress in Earth and Planetary Science
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  1. Univ. of Chicago, IL (United States). GeoSoilEnviroCARS, Center for Advanced Radiation Sources; University of Chicago
  2. Univ. of Chicago, IL (United States). GeoSoilEnviroCARS, Center for Advanced Radiation Sources

The high-pressure X-ray microtomography (HPXMT) apparatus has been operating at the GeoSoilEnviroCARS (GSECARS) bending magnet beamline at the Advanced Photon Source since 2005. By combining the powerful synchrotron X-ray source and fast switching between white (for X-ray diffraction) and monochromatic (for absorption imaging) modes, this technique provides the high-pressure community with a unique opportunity to image the three-dimensional volume, texture, and microstructure of materials under high pressure and temperature. The ability to shear the sample with unlimited strain by twisting the two opposed anvils in the apparatus allows shear deformation studies under extreme pressure and temperature to be performed. HPXMT is a powerful tool for studying the physical properties of both crystalline and non-crystalline materials under high pressure and high temperature. Over the past 10 years, continuous effort has been put into technical development, modifications to improve the overall performance, and additional probing techniques to meet users’ needs. Here in this paper, we present an up-to-date report on the HPXMT system, a brief review of some of its many exciting scientific applications, and a discussion of future developments.

Research Organization:
Univ. of Chicago, IL (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES) (SC-22); National Science Foundation (NSF)
Grant/Contract Number:
AC02-06CH11357; FG02-94ER14466
OSTI ID:
1466600
Alternate ID(s):
OSTI ID: 1328016
Journal Information:
Progress in Earth and Planetary Science, Journal Name: Progress in Earth and Planetary Science Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 3; ISSN 2197-4284
Publisher:
Springer OpenCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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