1st Edition

Color Atlas and Manual of Microscopy for Criminalists, Chemists, and Conservators

By Nicholas Petraco, Thomas Kubic Copyright 2004
328 Pages 400 Color Illustrations
by CRC Press

328 Pages 491 Color & 4 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

313 Pages
by CRC Press

Professionals in many disciplines, from archeology to forensic science and anthropology, must be able to identify organic and inorganic fibers and particles. In a single source, this book presents a range of simple methods to help readers quickly characterize and identify a broad range of materials. Covering substances such as hair and fibers, minerals and soils, paints, drugs, and dust, the book... Read more
The Color Atlas and Manual of Microscopy for Criminalists, Chemists, and Conservators offers more than 400 color photomicrographs of the most commonly encountered materials for specimen comparison and rapid identification of organic and inorganic fibers and particles. In a single source, this book presents a range of simple methods to help readers quickly characterize and identify a broad range of materials. Covering substances such as hair and fibers, minerals and soils, paints, drugs, and dust, the book presents the basic principles of microscopy and directions for sample preparation and examination.

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Nicholas Petraco, Thomas Kubic