Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology : QuickStudy Laminated Reference and Study Guide.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bell, Suzanne.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Chemistry, Forensic.

Metrology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (6 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Newburyport : BarCharts Publishing, Inc., 2022.

Summary:

This book provides a comprehensive overview of forensic chemistry, focusing on the analysis of physical evidence to support the legal system. It emphasizes measurement science and the principles of metrology, detailing how forensic chemists ensure accuracy and reliability in their measurements. The text covers statistical methods for analyzing data, particularly in the context of normal distribution, and introduces hypothesis tests commonly used in forensic chemistry. Key chemical concepts such as equilibrium constants and solubility are discussed alongside quality assurance and quality control measures to maintain data integrity. The book targets professionals and students in forensic science, offering insights into method validation, calibration techniques, and the importance of accuracy, precision, and robustness in chemical analysis. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Measurement Science

Metrology

Uncertainty

Fundamentals of Statistics

Assuring Data Quality

Calibration and Control Charts

Method Validation

Sampling

Measurement Uncertainty (MU)

Key Chemical Concepts

Equilibrium Constants

Partitioning

Ionizable Centers

Acidic and Basic Functional Groups

Instrumentation

Chromatography

Performance Metrics

Mass Spectrometry

Spectroscopy

Seized Drug Analysis

Drugs As Physical Evidence

Controlled Substances Act (CSA)

Drug Classification

Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPSs)

Adulterants, Cutting Agents, and Impurities

Clandestine Synthesis

Profiling

Analytical Methods

Forensic Toxicology

Pharmacokinetics (ADME)

Kinetics of Elimination

Blood and Breath Alcohol

Common Sample Types

Laboratory Analysis

Postmortem Redistribution (PMR)

Evidence Associated with Combustion

Combustion

Thermodynamics of Combustion Reactions

Fire Debris Analysis

Forensic Investigation of Fire Deaths

Explosives

Firearm Discharge Residue (FDR)

Methods of Analysis

Serial Number Restoration

Trace Evidence

Trace and Transfer Evidence

Microscopy

Analysis

Types of Trace Evidence

Characterizing Color.

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Other Format:

Print version: Bell, Suzanne Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology

ISBN:

9781423249122

1423249127

OCLC:

1394116992