Survey of gunshot residue analysis in forensic science laboratories
DeGaetano, D.; Siegel, J.A.
Journal of Forensic Sciences 35(5): 1087-1093
1990
ISSN/ISBN: 0022-1198 PMID: 2230684 Document Number: 351299
The purpose of this survey was to determine the methods for analysis being used on gunshot residue (GSR) samples in forensic science laboratories across the United States. In addition, the two general techniques of GSR analysis are compared and contrasted. Problems encountered by analysis using scanning electron microscopy/energy-dispersive X-ray analysis (SEM/EDX) are discussed.