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Comparative Analysis of Car Paint Traces in Terms of Color by VIS Microspectrometry for Forensic Needs

Year: 2010

Type: article

Abstract: The usefulness of VIS microspectrometry for comparison of very small car paint traces was studied. Eighteen samples of solid and metallic paints taken from new and repainted cars were examined. Each sample was measured in both transmittance and reflectance mode (on top surface and on cross-section). Using the CIELAB units the repeatability of the color measurement was assessed. A criterion allowing two parts of the same sample and two samples of the same color to be distinguished was established. The method was proved to be an useful instrumental tool–complementary to other analytical methods (e.g., IR spectrometry)–in examination of car paint traces for forensic purposes.

Source: Analytical Letters

DOI: 10.1080/00032710903402358

Authors: Janina Zięba-Palus, Beata Trzcińska, Paweł Kościelniak

Institution: Jagiellonian University

Language: English

Topic: Cultural Heritage Materials Analysis

Subfield: Archeology

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W1981363890

FWCI: 10.37

Cites: 14

Cited by: 17

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