We are pleased to announce the delivery and installation of our new Itrax high-resolution XRF core scanner. The Itrax is globally recognized for its high precision and rapid generation of multi-element profiles (Al to U) of whole rock and split sediment cores. The instrument can rapidly determine the distribution of a wide range of elements at cm scale down to 0.1 mm, which makes it possible to accurately measure fine details of the core stratigraphy. In addition, the instrument can produce x-ray images that provide valuable information about subtle density (lithology) changes within sediment cores. This is a fundamental tool used in Earth science research and we are proud to have this new capability at the University of Otago.
The instrument has been installed within a modified 20’ marine shipping container in the former Wickliffe Press Building (59 Clyde Street), which now houses the recently established Otago analytical core repository.
We are grateful for the financial support received from a Research & Enterprise major equipment grant and contributions from the Departments of Geology, Geography and Marine Science that have made this important acquisition possible. We will hold an open house within the next few months to celebrate the arrival of the new instrument and the establishment of the new facility.
Please contact Chris Moy (chris.moy@otago.ac.nz) for more information.
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Just got a blue box on wheels there on the movie Chris? Nice though. Itrax in Antarctica already?