Elemental analysis of bone: proton-induced X-ray emission testing in forensic cases M.W. Warren, A.B. Falsetti, I.I. Kravchenko, F.E. Dunnam, H.A. Van Rinsvelt, W.R. Maples Forensic Science International Volume 125, Issue 1, Pages 37-41 (January 2002) DOI: 10.1016/S0379-0738(01)00614-4
Fig. 1 PIXE spectra of the samples studied. Forensic Science International 2002 125, 37-41DOI: (10.1016/S0379-0738(01)00614-4)
Fig. 2 PIXE spectra of the low X-ray energy region. Forensic Science International 2002 125, 37-41DOI: (10.1016/S0379-0738(01)00614-4)
Fig. 3 Radiograph of a rib. The PIXE beam was aimed at “A” through the radiopaque density, and “B” through non-disturbed bone. Forensic Science International 2002 125, 37-41DOI: (10.1016/S0379-0738(01)00614-4)
Fig. 4 Spectrum showing the normal elemental composition of human bone (a)and with (b) showing the normal elemental composition of human bone, plus the presence of lead. Forensic Science International 2002 125, 37-41DOI: (10.1016/S0379-0738(01)00614-4)