Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry
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Volume 277: Issue 2
Trace element ink spiking for signature authentication
Authors:
V. Hatzistavros University Campus Technical University of Crete, Laboratory of Analytical and Environmental Chemistry g-73100 Chania Greece

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N. Kallithrakas-Kontos University Campus Technical University of Crete, Laboratory of Analytical and Environmental Chemistry g-73100 Chania Greece

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Pages:
399–404
Online Publication Date:
12 Mar 2008
Publication Date:
01 Aug 2008
Article Category:
Research Article
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10967-007-6989-2
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Abstract  

Signature authentication is a critical question in forensic document examination. Last years the evolution of personal computers made signature copying a quite easy task, so the development of new ways for signature authentication is crucial. In the present work a commercial ink was spiked with many trace elements in various concentrations. Inorganic and organometallic ink soluble compounds were used as spiking agents, whilst ink retained its initial properties. The spiked inks were used for paper writing and the documents were analyzed by a non destructive method, the energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence. The thin target model was proved right for quantitative analysis and a very good linear relationship of the intensity (X-ray signal) against concentration was estimated for all used elements. Intensity ratios between different elements in the same ink gave very stable results, independent on the writing alterations. The impact of time both to written document and prepared inks was also investigated.

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Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry
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0236-5731
Online ISSN:
1588-2780

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Journal of Radionalytical and Nuclear Chemistry
Language English
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