Can CT scan be used for non medical related items?

Question

I am looking for a non destructive test method to check adhesion (or lack of) between 2 polymers. I was told Ultrasound and CT scan work. However, ultrasound requires something (in liquid form) to form the coupling, which will destroy my sample. I didn't even know we can use CT scan for things other than bodies. Does anyone know anything about this? I know for medical work, a person has to have contrast agent for CT scan to work.... again, it we have to put anything on my sample it will not work. Any other ideas?

Answer 1

HI. I have no idea if it's possible. I think the resolution (of most CT's) can get up to 0.5 mm (isotropic.) You may want to consider micro-CT which may be more suitable. Good luck.

Answer 2

Cat scan does not require contrast agent as can be made clear from the detail that shows up http://www.radiologyinfo.org/en/info.cfm?pg=bodyct&bhcp=1
The question is whether there is enough density variation and detail to determine what you want. You have to know or estimate the thicknesses involved, and densities if possible and contact a radiologist who knows how the machines work.

Answer 3

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