Glitter Flashcards
1
Q
What is glitter?
A
synthetic multi layered particles cut from rolled sheets. always includes plastic
identical shapes and sizes
2
Q
Analytical workflow for glitter
A
gross examination
physical characteristics (most important)
physical fit
microscopy
microspectroscopy
ATR and IR
Raman
SEM EDX (structural comp of layers )
3
Q
what makes glitter the ideal trace
A
individualistic
invisible
easily characterised
high transfer
persistent
database available
