Coral core sample in aluminum tube for scanning
Detailed Description
Coral sample in aluminum tube being prepared for scanning. The use of a secondary aluminum filter reduces beam hardening artifacts (rings) while also avoiding attenuating the x-ray beam.
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Public Domain.
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