Identifying the source of bullet wipe: a randomised blind trial

ObjectiveTo assess the usefulness of scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy in matching bullet wipe to the bullet.HypothesisBullet wipe can be used to match a bullet type to a crime scene.

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