Problems of Forensic Sciences 1997 Vol. 35 (XXXV) 59-72
 
A STUDY OF SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPE IMAGES AND THE RESULTS OF QUALITATIVE MICROANALYSIS OF ASHED FIBRES

Jolanta WĄS1, Andrzej WŁOCHOWICZ2
1Institute of Forensic Research, Cracow
2Technical University of Łódź, Textile Institute, Bielsko-Biała

Streszczenie
Research was carried out to determine whether it is possible to identify thermally changed fibres. Textile fibres of both natural and synthetic origin were used. In order to simulate conditions induced by increased temperatures the fibres were ashed in a muffle furnace. The morphology and chemical composition of the thermally changed fibres were studied and valuable information was gained.

Słowa kluczowe
Fibres; Ash; SEM-EDS, Elemental composition; Identification.