The Forensic expert kollegium conducts examinations of various types of metals, alloys, as well as products made from them.

Objects of metals, alloys and metal products examination iclude:

• metal products and tools (wires, saw blades, files, pliers, etc.);
• metal fragments (microparticles); 
• outerwear and footwear bearing traces of metallization; 
• metal-containing substances (powders, liquids, etc.). 

Typical tasks of metals, alloys and metal products examination:

• Identification tasks, which include determining the common generic (group) affiliation of the compared objects; determining whether objects belong to the same mass, melt, or batch; and identifying the source of origin.
• Classification tasks, which include determining whether a metal (alloy) belongs to a specific type according to classifications accepted in science and technology; establishing specific properties, technological parameters, and other characteristics of metal (alloy) objects; and determining whether specific properties and technological parameters comply with technical and regulatory documentation (Technical specifications, GOST standards, etc.).
• Diagnostic tasks, which include establishing the presence of metal microparticles and traces on carrier objects; determining the intended purpose of metal objects that have not been altered as a result of the event under investigation; determining the nature and mechanism of the destruction of a metal object; and identifying defects or violations of the prescribed manufacturing technology.

Requirements for materials submitted for examination:

• Each object submitted for examination must be packaged separately in a manner that ensures its complete preservation during transportation.
• Areas of carrier objects on which traces of metallization, metal filings, shavings, or similar materials are presumed to be present must be packaged in such a way as to prevent their loss or transfer to other areas.
• Wet or damp carrier objects must be dried beforehand at room temperature to prevent mold formation.

Typical questions addressed during the examination of metals, alloys, and metal products:

• What metal (alloy) was used to manufacture the items (item fragments, particles, etc.) submitted for examination? 
• Do the chemical composition, hardness, and other characteristics of the metal object submitted for examination comply with GOST standards, Technical specifications, or other applicable requirements? 
• Are metal particles present on the submitted carrier object (clothing, footwear, hacksaw blade)? 
• Were the submitted products and metal blanks manufactured from the same type of alloy? 
• Do the metal filings found on the clothing of the examined person and the metal submitted for comparison have the same chemical composition?

You may contact the Forensic expert kollegium for consultation regarding examinations of various types of metals, alloys, as well as products made from them at: Minsk, Zhukovskaga St., 11A, 4th floor

or by phone: +375 (17) 317 04 71; +375 (17) 317 04 72; +375 (17) 317 04 73; +375 (17) 317 04 74; +375 (17) 317 04 76; +375 (29) 109 60 11; +375 (44) 588 60 11.