Abstract
The use of laser diffraction for the particle size distribution analysis of the sub-63 μm fraction of soil samples is described. Each sub-63 μm fraction was obtained from the wet sieving of 1500 mg of whole soil. Using similarity probabilities, the data obtained, when combined with other information from wet sieving and/or organic matter content, will enable the correct identity of a given soil sample with that of an unknown to be made. Although the sub-63 μm fraction can account for 450 mg or more of the total soil content, analyses of this fraction can be conducted on sample sizes as small as 100 mg.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 117-128 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| Journal | Forensic Science International |
| Volume | 33 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Feb 1987 |
Keywords
- soils
- particle size analysis
- laser diffraction
- similarity probabilities
Cite this
Wanogho, S., Gettinby, G., & Caddy, B. (1987). Particle-size distribution analysis of soils using laser diffraction. Forensic Science International, 33(2), 117-128. https://doi.org/10.1016/0379-0738(87)90147-2