ASTM International - ASTM E2228-02
Standard Guide for Microscopic Examination of Textile Fibers
Organization: | ASTM International |
Publication Date: | 10 August 2002 |
Status: | inactive |
Page Count: | 8 |
ICS Code (Optical equipment): | 37.020 |
significance And Use:
Microscopic examination is one of the least destructive means of determining rapid and accurate microscopic characteristics and generic polymer type of textile fibers. Additionally, a... View More
scope:
1.1 This section describes guidelines for microscopical examinations employed in forensic fiber characterization, identification, and comparison. Several types of light microscopes are used including stereobinocular, polarized light, comparison, fluorescence and interference. In certain instances, the scanning electron microscope may yield additional information. Select which test(s) or techniques to use based upon the nature and extent of the fiber evidence.
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