title: Restoration tactics for seriously corroded Cu and Cu-alloy firearms evidence.
abstract: 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 bullets and casings resulted in reconditioned specimens that subsequently underwent successful firearms examinations.
authors: Forensic Science Center, Livermore National Laboratory, CA 94550, USA.
authors: E
authors: E
authors: Randich
authors: T E
authors: TE
authors: Fickies
authors: F A
authors: FA
authors: Tulleners
authors: B D
authors: BD
authors: Andresen
authors: P M
authors: PM
authors: Grant