Duct tape specimens
Pictured below is a diffractogram comparing the adhesive side of duct tape from different manufacturers. It is used as part of the material identification in forensic labs as every manufacturer uses a slightly different adhesive and a slightly different upper refractory surface with a different web support structure. An XRD scan of the upper surface, using Rigaku's MiniFlex™ II benchtop diffractometer, combined with a scan of the adhesive side is sufficient to identify the duct tape to a specific manufacturer. Duct tape is one of the most common pieces of evidence left behind at crime scenes.
