Chemical Analysis for Forensic Evidence

Chemical Analysis for Forensic Evidence provides readers with the fundamental framework of forensic analytical chemistry, describing the entire process, from crime scene investigation to evidence sampling, laboratory analysis, quality aspects, and reporting and testifying in court. In doing so, important principles and aspects are demonstrated through the various forensic expertise areas in which analytical chemistry plays a key role, including illicit drugs, explosives, toxicology, fire debris analysis and microtraces such as gunshot residues, glass and fibers. This book illuminates the underlying practical framework that governs how analytical chemistry is used in practice by forensic experts to solve crime. Arian van Asten utilizes a hands-on approach with numerous questions, examples, exercises and illustrations to help solidify key concepts and teach them in an engaging way. Provides a forensic analytical chemistry framework based on how professionals actually use chemistry to solve crimes Introduces leading principles necessary to forensic practice understanding Answers key questions with a wealth of illustrations and real-world examples

• | Author: Arian Van Asten
• | Publisher: Elsevier
• | Publication Date: Nov 23, 2022
• | Number of Pages: 574 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 0128207159
• | ISBN-13: 9780128207154