Forensic Science International
Volume 158, Issue 2 , Pages 164-172 , 10 May 2006

Application of the micro-FTIR spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy and XRF method examination of inks

Received 3 January 2003 ,Revised 25 April 2005 ,Accepted 27 April 2005.

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doi: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2005.04.044

Forensic Science International
Volume 158, Issue 2 , Pages 164-172 , 10 May 2006

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