ISSN: 0022-1198
CODEN: JFSCA
Published Online: 8 December 1992
Page Count: 3

Reduction of Specular Reflectance on Projectiles and Toolmarks by Ammonium Chloride Fuming
Rios, FG
Post-doctoral researcher and professor, Forensic Science Group, Department of Biomedical and Environmental Health Sciences, University of California, CA

Thornton, JI
Post-doctoral researcher and professor, Forensic Science Group, Department of Biomedical and Environmental Health Sciences, University of California, CA

(Received 19 August 1991; accepted 9 December 1992)

Abstract

A method for reducing specular reflectance from metallic surfaces in which ammonium chloride is used as a fuming reagent is described. This method has the advantage of being easily controlled, and is rapid. The deposit of ammonium chloride salt on the metallic surface is easily and effectively removed by washing.

Keywords:
criminalistics, toolmarks, firearms, projectiles, reflectance

Paper ID: JFS13481J
DOI: 10.1520/JFS13481J
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