ISSN: 0022-1198
CODEN: JFSCA
Page Count: 9

Survey of Gunshot Residue Analysis in Forensic Science Laboratories
DeGaetano, D
Graduate student and associate professor, School of Criminal Justice, Michigan State University, MI

Siegel, JA
Graduate student and associate professor, School of Criminal Justice, Michigan State University, MI

(Received 10 August 1989; accepted 30 October 1989)

Abstract

The purpose of this survey was to determine the methods of analysis being used on gunshot residue (GSR) samples in forensic science laboratories across the United States. In addition, the two general techniques of GSR analysis are compared and contrasted. Problems encountered by analysts using scanning electron microscopy/energy-dispersive X-ray analysis (SEM/EDX) are discussed.

Keywords:
forensic science, criminalistics, gunshot residue, survey, gunshot residue analysis, forensic science laboratories, bulk elemental analysis, scanning electron microscopy/energy dispersive X-ray analysis

Paper ID: JFS12931J
DOI: 10.1520/JFS12931J
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