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Article: Chapter 11: manufactured fiber examinations--optical properties.(A FORENSIC FIBER EXAMINER TRAINING PROGRAM)
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- Forensic Science Communications
- Article date:
- April 1, 2005
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General Discussion
This module is intended to teach the trainee proper techniques and the appropriate observations for determining the optical properties of manufactured fibers. Manufactured fibers include fibers that are manmade by chemical synthesis (e.g. thermoplastics, glass, steel), regenerated natural polymers (e.g. rayons), or derived from chemically modified natural polymers (e.g. cellulose acetates). Textile fibers such as fiberglass, anti-static fibers, ceramic fibers, metal fibers or metal-coated decorative threads should be included within the scope of the training. The appropriate determination and interpretation of optical properties with reference ...