3D analysis of equally X-ray attenuating mineralogical phases utilizing a correlative tomographic workflow across multiple length scales

Englisch S, Ditscherlein R, Kirstein T, Hansen L, Furat O, Drobek D, Leißner T, Apeleo Zubiri B, Weber AP, Schmidt V, Peuker UA, Spiecker E (2023)

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2023

Journal

Powder Technology Elsevier

Book Volume: 419

Article Number: 118343

DOI: 10.1016/j.powtec.2023.118343

Abstract

A correlative 3D characterization workflow by micro and nano X-ray computed tomography (Micro-CT, Nano-CT) and analytical scanning electron microscopy (SEM) is presented over different length scales for particle composite materials that apply to any powder at the size scale between 0.3 µm to 15 µm. In this case study, an artificial compound of calcite, talcum, dolomite, and magnesite providing constituent particles with similar morphology, size distribution, and chemical composition for multidimensional separation processes is analyzed. First, Micro-CT characterizes the particle morphology and distribution of a larger amalgamated volume. Then, a smaller, site-specifically prepared pillar is imaged by Nano-CT allowing for correlative investigations at higher-resolution. Afterwards, the Nano-CT reconstruction is informed slice-wise by analytical SEM distinguishing particles with different chemical composition. The statistical interpretation of our results is improved by advanced post-processing and multidimensional analysis, allowing for quantitative characterization of the particles’ size, phase distribution, and mineral degree of liberation.

Authors with CRIS profile

Silvan Englisch Lehrstuhl für Werkstoffwissenschaften (Mikro- und Nanostrukturforschung) Dominik Drobek Lehrstuhl für Werkstoffwissenschaften (Mikro- und Nanostrukturforschung) Benjamin Apeleo Zubiri Lehrstuhl für Werkstoffwissenschaften (Mikro- und Nanostrukturforschung) Erdmann Spiecker Lehrstuhl für Werkstoffwissenschaften (Mikro- und Nanostrukturforschung)

Additional Organisation(s)

Interdisziplinäres Zentrum, Center for Nanoanalysis and Electron Microscopy (CENEM) Graduiertenkolleg 1896/2 In situ Mikroskopie mit Elektronen, Röntgenstrahlen und Rastersonden Lehrstuhl für Werkstoffwissenschaften (Mikro- und Nanostrukturforschung) Nanoanalysis and Electron Microscopy (CENEM)

Related research project(s)

Scale-bridging tomography and in situ microscopy of SCALMS (A03) (SFB 1452 CLINT A03) Catalysis at Liquid Interfaces (CLINT) (SFB 1452 CLINT) Jan. 1, 2021 - Dec. 31, 2024 Microscopic 3D characterisation of functional particles and pore structures (SFB 1411 - C01) Design of particulate products (SFB 1411) Jan. 1, 2020 - Dec. 31, 2023

Involved external institutions

Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg DE Germany (DE) Technische Universität Clausthal / Clausthal University of Technology DE Germany (DE) Universität Ulm DE Germany (DE)

How to cite

APA:

Englisch, S., Ditscherlein, R., Kirstein, T., Hansen, L., Furat, O., Drobek, D.,... Spiecker, E. (2023). 3D analysis of equally X-ray attenuating mineralogical phases utilizing a correlative tomographic workflow across multiple length scales. Powder Technology, 419. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.powtec.2023.118343

MLA:

Englisch, Silvan, et al. "3D analysis of equally X-ray attenuating mineralogical phases utilizing a correlative tomographic workflow across multiple length scales." Powder Technology 419 (2023).

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