The Technique of Mounting Foraminifera
Walter Franchini
3/16/2012
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INTRODUCTION
The foraminifera are amoeboid protists. They are the most
common marine planktonic and benthic species. The majority of the shells of
foraminifera (from Latin foramen, an aperture) have a number of tiny openings
throughout their entire surface,..."
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Micro Powder X-ray Diffraction in the Laboratory
Joseph R. Swider, Ph.D., McCrone Associates, Inc. Westmont, IL
6/8/2009
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Introduction
X-ray diffraction (XRD) has been the indispensable tool for
identifying crystal phases. The most common use of the X-ray diffraction
phenomenon is in powder diffraction instruments where several randomly oriented
crystals in a small amount..."
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Microscopy in the world of forensic science and criminal investigation.
An Exchange in Locard’s Own Words (Part 6)
Richard E. Bisbing, McCrone Associates, Westmont, IL
12/19/2008
Reviews of books related to microscopy and forensic science.
A History of Photography with the Light Microscope
John Gustav Delly, Scientific Advisor, Hooke College of Applied Sciences, Westmont, IL
12/1/2010