Glitter

Question 1

What is glitter?

Answer 1

synthetic multi layered particles cut from rolled sheets. always includes plastic
identical shapes and sizes

Question 2

Analytical workflow for glitter

Answer 2

gross examination
physical characteristics (most important)
physical fit
microscopy
microspectroscopy
ATR and IR
Raman
SEM EDX (structural comp of layers )

Question 3

what makes glitter the ideal trace

Answer 3

individualistic
invisible
easily characterised
high transfer
persistent
database available