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

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 mo...

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Published in:	Journal of forensic sciences Vol. 45; no. 6; pp. 1316 - 1319
Main Authors:	Randich, E, Fickies, TE, Tulleners, FA, Andresen, BD, Grant, PM
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States Wiley Subscription Services, Inc 01-11-2000
Subjects:	Copper Corrosion Firearms Forensic sciences Renovation & restoration forensic science evidence cleaning techniques solvent treatments metal restoration firearms examination
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Summary:	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.
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ISSN:	0022-1198 1556-4029
DOI:	10.1520/JFS14887J