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FRSC 2001 – Introduction to Forensic Science Technology II Professor Bensley Alfred State College
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Definitions Arson Arson Accelerants Combustion reactions (oxidation) Combustion reactions (oxidation) Exothermic reactions Exothermic reactions Heat of combustion Heat of combustion Flash point Flash point
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At the Scene of a Fire
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Flashover VideoBackdraft Video
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Submission of Evidence
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Analytical Techniques Extraction – headspace or passive diffusion (static headspace) techniques Extraction – headspace or passive diffusion (static headspace) techniques Analysis – Gas Chromatography (FID or MS detectors) Analysis – Gas Chromatography (FID or MS detectors)
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Gasoline Chromatogram
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Diesel Fuel Chromatogram
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Explosive Analysis Low explosives – rate of deflagration Low explosives – rate of deflagration Examples – black powder, smokeless powder Examples – black powder, smokeless powder High explosives – rate of detonation High explosives – rate of detonation Examples – TNT, RDX, C-4, ANFO… Examples – TNT, RDX, C-4, ANFO…
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C4 Explosion Video
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Analysis of Explosive Evidence Microscopy Microscopy Thin Layer Chromatography Thin Layer Chromatography Color Tests (Griess for nitrites e.g.) Color Tests (Griess for nitrites e.g.) GC/MS – not widely GC/MS – not widelyused FTIR FTIR
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