Which of the following elements are present in Gun Shot Residue?
Question and options
Which of the following elements are present in Gun Shot Residue?
- Lead, Copper, Silver
- Lead, Barium, Antimony
- Lead, Copper, Antimony
- Lead, Copper, Barium
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - Lead, Barium, Antimony
Primer-derived GSR particles characteristically contain lead, barium and antimony (from lead styphnate, barium nitrate and antimony sulfide). Copper comes mainly from bullet jackets and cartridge cases and is not the characteristic primer signature; silver plays no part.
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