ISSN: 0022-1198
CODEN: JFSCA
Page Count: 15

Analysis of Fire Debris Samples by Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS): Case Studies
Nowicki, J
Forensic scientist III, Bureau of Forensic Sciences, Illinois State Police, IL

(Received 29 November 1990; accepted 8 January 1991)

Abstract

Gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC-MS) is a powerful tool for analyzing fire debris samples for the presence of accelerants. By generating ion profiles for specific chemical classes, GC-MS allows conclusive determinations to be made in some situations where GC-FID is insufficient. Three case examples that illustrate the use of GC-MS and ion profile techniques are presented here.

Keywords:
forensic science, arson, accelerants, chemical analysis

Paper ID: JFS13173J
DOI: 10.1520/JFS13173J
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