Journal Published Online: 01 July 1986
Volume 31, Issue 3

An Unusual Explosive, Triacetonetriperoxide (TATP)

CODEN: JFSCAS

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.

Author Information

Evans, HK
Regional Forensic Science Laboratory, San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, San Bernardino, CA
Tulleners, FAJ
Riverside Regional Laboratory, California Department of Justice, Riverside, CA
Sanchez, BL
Criminalistics Laboratory, Los Angeles Police Department, Los Angeles, CA
Rasmussen, CA
Regional Forensic Science Laboratory, San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, San Bernardino, CA
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Stock #: JFS11122J
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS11122J