Synopses & Reviews
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.
Table of Contents
Part One: Setting the Stage Preface
1. Introduction
2. Statistics, Sampling, and Data Quality
3. Multivariate Statistics, Calibration, and Quality AssurancePart Two: Essential Elements of Forensic Chemistry
4. Sample Preparation and Chromatography
5. Instrumentation and MicroscopyPart Three: Drugs Analysis and Toxicology
6. Drugs and Pharmacology
7. Forensic Drug Analysis I — Overview and Acidic Drugs
8. Forensic Drug Analysis II — Basic DrugsPart Four: Chemical Analysis Of Physical Evidence
9. Chemistry of Combustion I: Arson
10. Combustion II: Explosives and Gunshot Residue
11. Chemistry of Color: Inks and Paint
12. Chemistry of Polymers: Fibers, Paper, Plastics and Adhesives
Appendices
1. Glossary of Terms
2. Lists of Abbreviations
3. Apothecary and Pharmaceutical Units
4. Characteristic Infrared Group Frequencies
5. Solvent Properties
6. Review of Key Organic Chemistry Terms, Mechanisms, and Reactions
7. Stereochemical Nomenclature
8. Controlled Substances and Listed Chemicals
9. Color and Crystal Test Reagents
10. Statistical Tables
11. Statistics and Spreadsheets
12. Writing Forensic Reports