Dataset title: Investigating diversity in polymer-based identity cards using ATR-FTIR spectroscopy and chemometrics
DOI: 10.25917/5f3a028d3d388

Date of dataset collection: 2017-2019
Date of dataset publication: August 2020
Keywords: Forensic science, questioned documents, infrared spectroscopy, chemometrics

Primary dataset contact: Lewis, Simon W. S.Lewis@curtin.edu.au

If necessary, further information or contact details may be found by emailing researchdata@curtin.edu.au

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DATA INFORMATION

Data description: This dataset was collected by Jasmine McGann and Meg Willans at Curtin University and the Australian Synchrotron, Clayton, Victoria in 2017-2019. Plastic identity cards were analysed by ATR-FTIR spectroscopy, with chemometric analysis carried out to investigate variations in their chemical composition. Specific structural and chemical differences were further investigated using high-resolution infrared imaging at the IRM beamline, Australian Synchrotron, Clayton, Victoria.

Number of files & types: 208 raw spectra files (SPA format), 1 Excel file containing pre-processed spectral data, 1 Unscrambler X file containing data analysis

Special software required to open files: Chemometric analysis was carried out using Unscrambler X v11

Geographic information (if relevant): Western Australia


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REUSE INFORMATION

Recommended citation: 
**McGann, J. et al. (2020). Investigating diversity in polymer-based identity cards using ATR-FTIR spectroscopy and chemometrics. Curtin University. DOI: 10.25917/5f3a028d3d388


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