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Forensic Science HAIR AND FIBER ANALYSIS
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Forensic Science Natural fibers Plant & Animal
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Plant: Animal: Linen (flax) & cotton Silk, hair, fur & wool
Natural Fibers Forensic Science Plant: Linen (flax) & cotton Animal: Silk, hair, fur & wool
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Cellulose Based Fibers
Natural Fibers Forensic Science Cellulose Based Fibers Manufactured, but from natural fiber materials. - Rayon (1910) - Acetate (1924)
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Whole Fabric Traits - Color - Texture - Weight Natural Fibers
Forensic Science Whole Fabric Traits - Color - Texture - Weight
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Fiber Analysis - Tests Absorbancy Test: does it absorb water or
Natural Fibers Forensic Science Fiber Analysis - Tests Absorbancy Test: does it absorb water or repel it?
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Fiber Analysis - Tests Burn Test: moves away from flame.
Natural Fibers Forensic Science Fiber Analysis - Tests Burn Test: moves away from flame. smells like singed hair. burns to ash.
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Fiber Analysis - Tests Elasticity Test: how much can it be stretched?
Natural Fibers Forensic Science Fiber Analysis - Tests Elasticity Test: how much can it be stretched?
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Hair, Fur & Wool Forensic Science Skin cross- section
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Hair Cross-section Forensic Science
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Hair Cross-section Forensic Science
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Light Colored Hair Forensic Science
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Medulla Patterns Forensic Science
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Your Analysis? Forensic Science
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Pigment Patterns Forensic Science
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Pigment Patterns Forensic Science
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Cuticle Forensic Science Scale Patterns
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Scale Patterns Forensic Science
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Your Analysis? Forensic Science Hair Analysis
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Your Analysis? Forensic Science
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Your Analysis? Forensic Science
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Hair Root Patterns Forensic Science
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Hair Root Patterns Forensic Science
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Forensic Science Synthetic fibers
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Man-made from petroleum products or other chemicals.
Synthetic Fibers Forensic Science Man-made from petroleum products or other chemicals. No medulla or scale patterns.
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Polyester (Dacron & Duroflex) Nylon (Polyamide) Acrylic Moire
Synthetic Fibers Forensic Science Polyester (Dacron & Duroflex) Nylon (Polyamide) Acrylic Moire Polypropylene (Olefin)
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Fiber Analysis Burn Test: - Will tend to melt. Synthetic Fibers
Forensic Science Fiber Analysis Burn Test: - Will tend to melt. - Solidify when cooled. - Give off unpleasant odor. - Give off toxic vapor.
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Submission Protocol Forensic Science FABRIC: When possible, submit the entire garment or textile. Submit fibers in clean paper or an envelope with sealed corners.
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Submission Protocol Forensic Science HAIRS: Collect at least 25 known hairs from different parts of the head and/or pubic region. Comb and pull out the hairs. Submit hairs in clean paper or envelope with sealed corners.
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Tape Tweezers Vacuum Undress Over Sheet Other? Collection Methods
Forensic Science Tape Tweezers Vacuum Undress Over Sheet Other? Follicular Tag Synthetics Mass Spec Tape Lift
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Hair & Fibers Forensic Science The End
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