EBK CRIMINALISTICS
EBK CRIMINALISTICS
12th Edition
ISBN: 9780134477855
Author: Saferstein
Publisher: YUZU
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Most of the raw materials occurring over the earth consist of innumerable elemental impurities. These impurities should be removed through various industrial processing. In some cases, it is not economically feasible to remove such minor impurities completely as they do not show any effect on the quality of the final product.

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Correct answer: The presence of trace elements in materials provides useful “invisible” markers when comparing physical evidence.

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Crime investigators use the trace elements as they behave as “invisible markers” that can provide data for comparison or can help in establishing the material source. For example, glass fragments can be used as valuable trace evidence. Forensic investigators have also utilized the evidential values of different trace elements present in fibers, paint and soil.

Hence, trace elements can provide useful markers for comparing the physical evidence.

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