Journal Published Online: 01 November 2000
Volume 45, Issue 6

Restoration Tactics for Seriously Corroded Cu and Cu-Alloy Firearms Evidence

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

A cleaning procedure for seriously weathered or corroded bullets and cartridge casings was developed and implemented for evidence specimens from a multiple homicide. The restoration protocol entailed successive treatments with increasingly aggressive chemical solvents and cleaning solutions while monitoring the progress of the method by optical microscopy. Treatment of worst-case, Cu-alloy jacketed bullers and casings resulted in reconditioned specimens that subsequently underwent successful firearms examinations.

Author Information

Randich, E
Forensic Science Center, L-178, Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, CA
Fickies, TE
California Department of Justice, Bureau of Forensic Services, Sacramento, CA
Tulleners, FA
California Department of Justice, California Criminalistics Institute, Sacramento, CA
Andresen, BD
Forensic Science Center, L-178, Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, CA
Grant, PM
Forensic Science Center, L-178, Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, CA
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Stock #: JFS14887J
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS14887J