ISSN: 0022-1198
CODEN: JFSCA
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The Use of FTIR Microspectroscopy for the Identification of Thermally Changed Fibers
Knittel, D
Duisburg University-Northwestern German Textile Research Center,

Schollmeyer, E
Duisburg University-Northwestern German Textile Research Center,

Wąs, J
Institute of Forensic Research,

(Received 18 September 1995; accepted 19 April 1996)

Abstract

The analysis of thermally changed, e.g., melted, decomposed, burned, or incinerated textile fibers by FTIR spectroscopy is described. This method allows us to observe the pathway of fiber thermal degradation and to find the chemical (organic and inorganic) compounds in degraded fibers. The results of these examinations can be applied in the forensic analysis for the identification and differentiation between thermally changed fibers.

Keywords:
forensic science, criminalistics, fibers, thermal degradation, organic and inorganic compounds, fourier transform infrared microanalysis, fiber identification

Paper ID: JFS14038J
DOI: 10.1520/JFS14038J
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