Journal Published Online: 01 May 1987
Volume 32, Issue 3

A New Method for Cross-Sectioning Single Fibers

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

A procedure for the cross-sectioning of textile fibers is described. The fibers are placed in microlitre pipet tubes to which a mounting medium is added. After the mounting medium has dried, the tubes are cut with a razor blade. The method is quick and simple, usable on almost all types of fibers, and usable on fibers as short as 1 mm. The method also allows for easy recovery of the cross sections and the whole fiber from the mount and for the subsequent determination of denier.

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Barna, CE
Michigan State Police Forensic Laboratory, Northville, MI
Stoeffler, SF
Michigan State Police Forensic Laboratory, Northville, MI
Pages: 7
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Stock #: JFS12382J
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS12382J