Chemical analysis of firearms, ammunition, and gunshot residue. (2008)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: James Smyth Wallace.
• Other Names: Wallace, James Smyth
• Contents: Preface -- Acknowledgments -- About the author -- Glossary -- Part 1: Introduction -- 1: Definitions -- Part 2: Historical Aspects Of Firearms And Ammunition -- 2: History of gunpowder -- 3: History of ignition systems -- 4: History of bullets -- 5: History of ammunition -- 6: History of firearms -- Part 3: Chemical Aspects Of Firearms And Ammunition -- 7: Cartridge cases -- 8: Primer cups (caps) -- 9: Priming compositions -- 10: Propellants -- 11: Projectiles -- 12: Complementary ammunition components -- 13: Caseless ammunition -- 14: Blank ammunition -- 15: Firearm construction materials -- Part 4: Firearm Discharge Residue -- 16: Firearm discharge residue detection techniques -- 17: Properties of firearm discharge residue -- Part 5: Experimental -- 18: Objectives, sampling procedures, instrumentation, and conditions -- 19: Particle classification scheme -- 20: Casework-related tests -- 21: Analysis of ammunition -- 22: Ammunition containing mercury -- 23: Lead-free ammunition -- Part 6: Suspect Processing Procedures -- 24: Firearm discharge residue sampling -- Part 7: Organic Components of Firearm Discharge Residue -- 25: Sampling of skin and clothing surfaces for firearm discharge residue -- 26: Development of a method for organic firearm discharge residue detection -- Conclusion -- Index.
• Publisher Details: Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press
• Publication Date: 2008
• Extent: 1 online resource (1 volume)
• Subjects: 363.25/62; Chemistry, Forensic; Firearms; Ammunition; Forensic Sciences; Chemistry; Firearms; LAW -- Forensic Science; Ammunition; Chemistry, Forensic; Firearms; Electronic information resources; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781420069716; 1420069713; 9781420069662; 1420069667
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Print version record.
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