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X-Ray Fluorescence Scanner
Yielding semi-quantitative measurements of elemental concentration in samples, elements from silica to uranium can be targeted.
BOSCORF is an internationally recognised research facility that provides the scientific community with some of the best core logging instruments available.
BOSCORF operates a suite of state-of-the-art equipment for non-destructive core analysis. This includes an XRF scanner, an X-ray imaging scanner, Multi-Sensor Core Logging systems that measure physical and chemical properties of sediment cores and potentially other samples. Core image scanning and colour spectral analysis are also available. BOSCORF also provides office, microscope, library, and computing facilities for visiting researchers.
Analytical Instruments
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X-Ray Imaging Scanner
X-rays sent through a sample images the density variability in 2D and (semi-) 3D; these laminography images are ideal for ‘seeing’ what’s in your sample.
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Multi-Sensor Core Loggers
We operate three Multi-Sensor Core Logging instruments, each set up for specific physical and/or chemical property measurements.
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Scanning Electron Microscope
Our table-top SEM can take ultra-high resolution images of microscopic features in your sample for investigating mineralogy and/or microfossil make-up of sediments.
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Core Splitter
This adjustable Core Splitter can split whole-round core samples of different sizes. Split cores can be stored as archive and sampling halves.
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Portable X-Ray Fluorescence Scanner
The portable XRF can be used on fieldwork or expeditions to estimate elemental concentrations, and can be mounted with one of our Multi-Sensor Core Loggers.
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3D Printer
An application of BOSCORF’s 3D printer is making macroscopic models of microfossil specimens held in our database of digital scans; new, tailor-made scans and prints can also be produced.