ISSN: 0022-1198
CODEN: JFSCA
Published Online: 1 July 1986
Page Count: 7

An Unusual Explosive, Triacetonetriperoxide (TATP)
Sanchez, BL
Criminalist, Criminalistics Laboratory, Los Angeles Police Department, CA

Rasmussen, CA
Criminalists/deputy sheriffs, Regional Forensic Science Laboratory, San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, CA

Tulleners, FAJ
Criminalist, Riverside Regional Laboratory, California Department of Justice, CA

Evans, HK
Criminalists/deputy sheriffs, Regional Forensic Science Laboratory, San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, CA

(Received 2 August 1985; accepted 7 October 1985)

Abstract

An unusual primary explosive, triacetonetriperoxide (TATP), was found along with instructions for its manufacture from commonly available ingredients. Melting point data, an infrared spectrum, and both chemical ionization and electron impact mass spectra are included.

Keywords:
criminalistics, explosives, triacetonetriperoxide (TATP), detonator

Paper ID: JFS11122J
DOI: 10.1520/JFS11122J
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