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Using EBSD to Reconstruct Illegible Serial Numbers on Crystalline Materials

	April 29, 2019
	Forensics & Toxicology
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Using EBSD to Reconstruct Illegible Serial Numbers on Crystalline Materials
Serial numbers are an effective means of identifying an item and are often purposefully removed from stolen or counterfeit parts, as this makes it harder to trace the item’s origin. The ability of forensics researchers to still determine the serial number from an object where it has been removed is therefore highly useful. This article will demonstrate how EBSD can be used to observe the plastic deformations introduced during serial number engraving, and how these can be used to determine the serial number following its removal by polishing.

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