This standard addresses the use of polarized light microscopy (PLM) to identify explosive-related compounds from intact explosives and post-blast residues containing unconsumed explosive compounds or their solid reaction products, and to isolate them for further analysis.
microcrystal; crystallographic properties; oxidizer
Currently there are no other standards that address PLM of explosives. This standard is designed to assist the analyst using polarized light microscopy for the examination of test samples for the presence of explosives.
The title and scope are in draft form and are under development within this ASTM Committee.
Date Initiated: 06-13-2023
Technical Contact: William Randle
Item: 000
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