Trace Elemental and Isotopic Analyses in Forensic Science
1st Edition
Published on 26. April 2009
Book
Hardback
300 pages
978-0-8493-4629-3 (ISBN)
Description
Providing the background material on theory and application needed for accurate forensic interpretation, Trace Elemental and Isotopic Analyses in Forensic Science describes the state-of-the-art methods for physical and chemical analysis of materials commonly encountered in a forensic laboratory. This book discusses recent advances in sample preparation, analysis, and interpretation of the evidence from crime scenes. Written for forensic chemists and others with an interest in examining physical evidence, it offers introductory chapters, advanced applications, and appendices for specialized laboratory equipment.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Bosa Roca
United States
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Professional
Illustrations
80 s/w Abbildungen
80 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-8493-4629-3 (9780849346293)
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Content
The Origins of Trace Elements and Isotopes in Nature and in Man-made Materials. Instrumentation Considerations for Trace Elemental Analysis. Instrumentation Considerations for Isotopic Analysis. Visualisation and Chemometrics. The "Fingerprinting" of Gold and other Precious Metals. Trace Elemental Analysis of Metals. Trace Elemental Analysis of Glass and Paint Evidence. Drugs and Other Interesting Forensic Stable Isotope Applications. Isotopic Analysis of Explosives Evidence. Food Authentication by Trace Elemental and Isotopic Analysis. Chemical Anthropology. Forensic Geochemistry. Environmental Forensics. Future Trends.