FORENSIC CHEMISTRY

• Main Author: Bell, Suzanne (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Upper Saddle River, N.J. Pearson Prentice Hall 2006
• Subjects: Chemistry, Analytic; Chemistry, Forensic
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• Physical Description: xxi, 671 pages, [4] p. of plates some colour illustrations 26 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9780131478350; 0131478354

As the number of forensic science and forensic chemistry degree programs has increased over the last few years, Forensic Chemistry was the first book to specifically address this rapidly growing field. It introduces the principal areas of study from the perspective of analytical chemistry, addressing the legal context in which forensic chemistry is conducted, types of samples and matrices, variety of sample types encountered, and extensive use of instrumentation. It offers a solid foundation for basic chemistry, introducing chemical concepts and practices from a forensic perspective  including multivariate statistics, quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC), and protocols used in working forensic laboratories. Introduction; Statistics, Sampling, and Data Quality; Multivariate Statistics, Calibration, and Quality Assurance; Sample Preparation and Chromatography; Instrumentation and Microscopy; Drugs and Pharmacology; Forensic Drug Analysis I  Overview and Acidic Drugs; Forensic Drug Analysis II  Basic Drugs; Chemistry of Combustion I: Arson; Combustion II: Explosives and Gunshot Residue; Chemistry of Color: Inks and Paint; Chemistry of Polymers: Fibers, Paper, Plastics and Adhesives/ A useful reference for anyone interested in forensics or for chemistry professionals.