ISSN: 0022-1198
CODEN: JFSCA
Published Online: 1 July 1975
Page Count: 17

The Comparison of Broken Surfaces: A Scanning Electron Microscopic Study
DeRonja, FS
Research Physicist in the Biological Science Research Unit, Chief of the Microscopic Analysis Unit, and Chief of the Metallurgy Unit, FBI Laboratory,

Clark, MS
Research Physicist in the Biological Science Research Unit, Chief of the Microscopic Analysis Unit, and Chief of the Metallurgy Unit, FBI Laboratory,

Matricardi, VR
Research Physicist in the Biological Science Research Unit, Chief of the Microscopic Analysis Unit, and Chief of the Metallurgy Unit, FBI Laboratory,

(Received 11 October 1974; accepted 1 November 1974)

Abstract

The comparison of two broken surfaces which have the possibility of being complementary is a frequent task in forensic laboratories. Many types of materials may be examined for this purpose, including broken metal, plastic, glass, ceramics, wood, bone, and teeth.

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Paper ID: JFS10296J
DOI: 10.1520/JFS10296J
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