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An introductory chapter will provide an overview of the science of the materials used as forensic evidence. Each of the following chapters will describe the techniques used in forensic analysis. The theory, instrumentation and sampling techniques will be explained and examples of the application of each technique to particular forensic samples will be provided. The reader will be able to assess their understanding with the use of regular self assessment questions and discussion questions throughout the book. The user of the book will be able to apply their understanding to the application of specific techniques to particular analyses encountered in their professional life.
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After graduating with a BSc degree from the University of Sydney in Australia, Barbara Stuart worked as a tutor at this university. She also carried out research in the field of biophysical chemistry in the Department of Physical Chemistry and graduated with a MSc in 1990. The author moved to the UK to carry out doctoral studies in polymer engineering within the Department of Chemical Engineering and Chemical Technology at Imperial College (University of London). After obtaining her PhD in 1993, she took up a position as Lecturer in Physical Chemistry at the University of Greenwich in London. Barbara joined the staff at the University of Technology, Sydney, Australia in 1995, where she is currently a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Chemistry, Materials and Forensic Science. She is presently conducting research in the fields of polymer spectroscopy, materials conservation and forensic science. Barbara is the author of four books published by Wiley, "Modern Infrared Spectroscopy", "Biological Applications of Infrared Spectroscopy", "Polymer Analysis" and "Infrared Spectroscopy: Fundamentals and Applications" in the current ANTS series of texts and "Analytical Techniques in Materials Conservation".
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Series Preface xiii
Preface xv
About the Author xvii
Acronyms, Abbreviations and Symbols xix
1 The Chemistry of Forensic Evidence 1
1.1 Introduction 1
1.2 Evidence Types 2
1.3 Introduction to Data Analysis 23
1.4 Summary 24
References 24
2 Preliminary Tests 27
2.1 Introduction 27
2.2 Chemical Tests 27
2.3 Density 322.4 Light Examination 35
2.5 Summary 39References 39
3 Microscopic Techniques 41
3.1 Introduction 41
3.2 Optical Microscopy 42
3.3 Transmission Electron Microscopy 51
3.4 Scanning Electron Microscopy 543.5 Atomic Force Microscopy 59
3.6 X-Ray Diffraction 603.7 Summary 66
References 66
4 Molecular Spectroscopy 69
4.1 Introduction 70
4.2 Infrared Spectroscopy 70
4.3 Raman Spectroscopy 89
4.4 Ultraviolet–visible Spectroscopy 95
4.5 Fluorescence Spectroscopy 101
4.6 Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy 1044.7 Summary 109
References 109
5 Elemental Analysis 113
5.1 Introduction 113
5.2 Atomic Spectrometry 114
5.3 Inductively Coupled Plasma–Mass Spectrometry 1175.4 X-Ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy 119
5.5 Particle-Induced X-Ray Emission Spectroscopy 1235.6 Neutron Activation Analysis 125
5.7 Summary 125
References 126
6 Mass Spectrometry 129
6.1 Introduction 129
6.2 Molecular Mass Spectrometry 129
6.3 Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry 1346.4 Ion Mobility Spectrometry 137
6.5 Summary 140References 140
7 Separation Techniques 143
7.1 Introduction 144
7.2 Paper Chromatography 144
7.3 Thin Layer Chromatography 1457.4 Gas Chromatography 149
7.5 Liquid Chromatography 1557.6 Ion Chromatography 159
7.7 Capillary Electrophoresis 1617.8 Summary 163
References 164
8 Thermal Analysis 167
8.1 Introduction 167
8.2 Pyrolysis Techniques 168
8.3 Differential Scanning Calorimetry and Differential Thermal Analysis 1718.4 Thermogravimetric Analysis 174
8.5 Summary 178References 178
Bibliography 195
Glossary of Terms 197
SI Units and Physical Constants 203
Periodic Table 207
Index 209
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“I would recommend this work to chemistry students with an interest in the chemical analysis of forensic evidence.” (Chemistry & Industry, 1 July 2013)
