The laboratory for XRF (X-ray Fluorescence) Element Scanning focusses on non-destructive and continuous core analyses. These analyses allow detailed geochemical characterisation of complete sediment cores down to individual layers and grains. Bridging these scales is achieved by combining XRF core scanning, micro-XRF scanning of epoxy impregnated sediment blocks or thin sections, and Scanning Electron microscope (SEM) analyses.

The developments and research are focused on improving …