Forensic chemistry / Suzanne Bell.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part One: Setting the Stage Preface -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Statistics, Sampling, and Data Quality -- 3. Multivariate Statistics, Calibration, and Quality Assurance -- Part Two: Essential Elements of Forensic Chemistry 4. Sample Preparation and Chromatography -- 5. Instrumentation and Microscopy -- Part Three: Drugs Analysis and Toxicology 6. Drugs and Pharmacology -- 7. Forensic Drug Analysis I - Overview and Acidic Drugs -- 8. Forensic Drug Analysis II - Basic Drugs -- Part Four: Chemical Analysis Of Physical Evidence 9. Chemistry of Combustion I: Arson -- 10. Combustion II: Explosives and Gunshot Residue 11. Chemistry of Color: Inks and Paint -- 12. Chemistry of Polymers: Fibers, Paper, Plastics and Adhesives -- Appendices -- 1. Glossary of Terms -- 2. Lists of Abbreviations -- 3. Apothecary and Pharmaceutical Units -- 4. Characteristic Infrared Group Frequencies -- 5. Solvent Properties -- 6. Review of Key Organic Chemistry Terms, Mechanisms, and Reactions -- 7. Stereo-chemical Nomenclature -- 8. Controlled Substances and Listed Chemicals -- 9. Color and Crystal Test Reagents -- 10. Statistical Tables -- 11. Statistics and Spreadsheets -- 12. Writing Forensic Reports

The first text to specifically address this growing field, Forensic Chemistry introduces the principal areas of study from the perspective of analytical chemistry--addressing the legal context in which forensic chemistry is conducted, types of samples and matrices, variety of sample types encountered, and extensive use of instrumentation. It provides a solid foundation for basic chemistry, introducing chemical concepts and practices from a forensic perspective (including multivariate statistics, quality assurance/quality control, and protocols used in working forensic laboratories). The Second Edition has been reorganized significantly, and updated to reflect new developments in the course.