Journal Published Online: 01 March 1990
Volume 35, Issue 2

The Application of a Simple and Inexpensive Modified Carbon Wire Adsorption/Solvent Extraction Technique to the Analysis of Accelerants and Volatile Organic Compounds in Arson Debris

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

A simple, inexpensive carbon wire adsorption/solvent extraction (CWSE) technique that allows for sensitive and reproducible analysis of organic volatiles from arson debris is described. The technique requires a minimum of expensive equipment and is particularly suited to those laboratories without a thermal desorption unit or pyrolyzer. The technique combines static headspace sampling with solvent extraction and analysis by capillary column gas chromatography.

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Tranthim-Fryer, DJ
Forensic Science Laboratory, Chemistry Centre (W.A.), Perth, Western Australia
Pages: 10
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Stock #: JFS12829J
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS12829J