ISSN: 0022-1198
CODEN: JFSCA
Published Online: 1 October 1985
Page Count: 3

Using Absorbents to Collect Hydrocarbon Accelerants from Concrete
Tontarski, RE
Forensic chemist, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, National Laboratory Center, MD

(Received 6 February 1985; accepted 6 March 1985)

Abstract

Certain finely divided powders are demonstrated to be effective for recovering accelerants from concrete. Flour and calcium carbonate are suggested as absorbents. Guidelines for absorbent use are suggested, and effectiveness is reported.

Keywords:
criminalistics, arson, accelerants, evidence collection

Paper ID: JFS11066J
DOI: 10.1520/JFS11066J
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