Detection of Gunshot Residues Using Mass Spectrometry
Joint Authors
Beavis, Alison
Blanes, Lucas
Doble, Philip
Roux, Claude
Taudte, Regina Verena
Cole, Nerida
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-16, 16 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-05-22
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
16
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
In recent years, forensic scientists have become increasingly interested in the detection and interpretation of organic gunshot residues (OGSR) due to the increasing use of lead- and heavy metal-free ammunition.
This has also been prompted by the identification of gunshot residue- (GSR-) like particles in environmental and occupational samples.
Various techniques have been investigated for their ability to detect OGSR.
Mass spectrometry (MS) coupled to a chromatographic system is a powerful tool due to its high selectivity and sensitivity.
Further, modern MS instruments can detect and identify a number of explosives and additives which may require different ionization techniques.
Finally, MS has been applied to the analysis of both OGSR and inorganic gunshot residue (IGSR), although the “gold standard” for analysis is scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive X-ray microscopy (SEM-EDX).
This review presents an overview of the technical attributes of currently available MS and ionization techniques and their reported applications to GSR analysis.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Taudte, Regina Verena& Beavis, Alison& Blanes, Lucas& Cole, Nerida& Doble, Philip& Roux, Claude. 2014. Detection of Gunshot Residues Using Mass Spectrometry. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-16.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Taudte, Regina Verena…[et al.]. Detection of Gunshot Residues Using Mass Spectrometry. BioMed Research International No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-16.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Taudte, Regina Verena& Beavis, Alison& Blanes, Lucas& Cole, Nerida& Doble, Philip& Roux, Claude. Detection of Gunshot Residues Using Mass Spectrometry. BioMed Research International. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-16.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-512047
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-512047