Applying the Technology of the TurboMatrix 650 ATD to the Analysis of Liquid Accelerants in Arson Investigation

a p p l i c at i o n N o t e Gas Chromatography Using Thermal Desorption– Gas Chromatography for the Detection of Fire Accelerants in Arson Residues Introduction When fires occur under suspicious circumstances, forensic scientists will…

#99a Detection of Accelerants in Arson Residues using Thermal Desorption-GC/MS Application Note Forensics Author: C. Zawodny When arson is suspected with a fire of unknown origin, the remaining residues are examined for traces of flammable accelerants. Typical accelerants include the…

125 Sandy Drive, Newark, Delaware 19713 USA tel: 302-737-4297 fax: 302-737-7781 www.midi-inc.com Automated Characterization of Compounds in Fire Debris Samples Application Note – Forensics | Fire Debris Analysis Abstract An automated software package, Sherlock X, is presented that characterizes hydrocarbon…

® The Investigation of Arson Samples by GCxGC-TOFMS LECO Corporation; South Africa• LECO Corporation; Saint Joseph, Michigan USA Key Words: TOFMS, GCxGC, Forensics 1. Introduction The crime of arson is a worldwide problem. It is defined as the willful and…