Itrax scientific references
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This graph shows the number of publications that contain Itrax data produced by Itrax users each year 2005-2024. Scientific articles from paleoclimatology and geology are shown in red, wood applications in green, theses in yellow, and other applications in blue.
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Customer references
“The state-of-the-art Itrax FleXRay can measure elements between Al and U, at resolutions of 200um to 1cm, making it invaluable for high resolution studies, pollution studies and provenance assessment, and is capable of analysing both wet and dry samples, marine as well as lacustrine. This is a continuation of our commitment to offer the best available analysis techniques to the UK and international science communities. BOSCORF is a pioneer in the development of non-destructive XRF core analysis and we continue to be at the forefront of this technique through the installation of this new ITRAX system.
In short, we are delighted at BOSCORF to have added this instrument to our facility.”
Dr Cian McGuire, National Oceanography Centre, Southampton, UK
"Thanks to its combination of valuable, unique features, the Itrax is an essential research tool in our geochemistry lab since many years, benefiting both INRS and other research teams in Canada and abroad.
Dr. Pierre Francus, Professor and Scientific leader of the GIRAS paleoclimatology and limnology laboratory at INRS, Québec, CA​
“The Itrax scanner has exceeded our expectations. It delivers high-resolution geochemical data that have greatly enhanced our sediment analysis. The system is robust and well-suited for continuous operation in a multi user environment. The support from Cox Analytical has been outstanding from training to technical advice.”
Dr Antonio García-Alix, Departamento de Estratigrafía y Paleontología, Universidad de Granada, España
“The Itrax has been a very useful addition to our laboratory. The commissioning and user training was handled by Cox staff, and our staff quickly learned to use it. This scanner delivers consistent, accurate results every time, and scans our samples fast and without surface contact. We use it for lake sediments, and it has been very reliable for both peak area determinations and quantification of a wide range of elements. The software interface is user-friendly, and allow for user selected step size, scan time, etc. Overall, a solid investment for any lab scanning cores."
Dr. Nathalie Dubios, Professor, EAWAG Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology
"We've been using the Itrax Density Scanner for many years because it provides reliable data and is easy to use. It combines high sample capacity with efficient analysis, making it our primary tool. The ability to measure density directly in the sample with high detail is especially valuable in dendrochronology. Additionally, combining this with XRF analysis makes it useful for many other studies, such as examining how pollutants are absorbed in wood. A truly great method, supported by an excellent collaboration with COX!"
​Dr. Björn Gunnarson, Senior Staff Scientist, assistant Professor,
Stockholm Tree Ring Laboratory, Dept of Physical Geography, Stockholm University