Analysis and Detection of Explosives

 Published Papers, Reports and Presentations: 1988-1998

A Scientific Sleuthing Review Bibliography

Abramovich-Bar, S.; Bamberger, Y.; Ravreby, M. and Levy, S.

"Applications of Ion Chromatography for Determination and Identification of Chlorate, Nitrite, and 

Nitrate in Explosives and Explosive Residues"

Adv. Anal. Detect. Explos.: Proc. 4th Int. Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos., September 7-10, 1992 

Jerusalem, Israel Yinon, J. -Ed. Kluwer Academic Publishers Dordrecht, Holland 1992 pp. 41-54

Allen, R.; Miller, R.; Sanderson, P. and Bartick, E.

"FTIR in the Forensic Analysis of Explosives and Epoxy Glues"

Presented: 200th ACS National Meeting Washington, DC August 26-31, 1990

Abstract: HIST 19

Almirall, J.R; Bi, G. and Furton, K.G.

"The Analysis of High Explosives Residues by Solid-Phase Microextraction Followed by HPLC, 

GC/ECD and GC/MS"

Presented: 50th Anniversary Meeting, AAFS San Francisco, CA February 9-14, 1998 Abstract# 

B71

Abstract: Supelco SPME Brochure T498217 1998

Almirall, J.R.; Wu, L.; Bi, G.; Shannon, M.W. and Furton, K.G.

"The Field Recovery of Explosive Residues Using Solid-Phase Microextraction Followed by

Chromatographic Analysis"

Proc. SPIE-Int. Soc. Opt. Eng., 1999 3576 (Investigation and Forensic Science Technologies) 18-23

 

Andrasko, J.

"Detection of Organic Explosives by Solid Phase Microextraction"

Curr. Top. Forensic Sci. Proc. Meet. Int. Assoc. Forensic Sci. 14th Volume 4 Takatori, T. and 

Takasu, A. (Eds) Shunderson Communications Ottawa, Ont. 1997 pp. 206-208 

Anonymous 

"Improved Analysis and Identification of Nitramine and Nitroaromatic Explosives"

Waters Column 1994 Special Edition pp.12-14

Anonymous

"Explosive Simulants Used as Reliable Alternative to Live Explosives"

FAA Technology Today 1998, 7(3) 1, 5

Arai, H. and Nakamura, J.

"Analysis of Triacetonetriperoxide"

Curr. Top. Forensic Sci. Proc. Meet. Int. Assoc. Forensic Sci. 14th Volume 4 Takatori, T. and 
2

Takasu, A. (Eds) Shunderson Communications Ottawa, Ont. 1997 pp. 209-214 

Ark, F. and Chen, T.H.

"Multicomponent Analysis of Explosives"

Proc. Third Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos. Mannheim, FRG July 10-13, 1989 pp. 29-1 to 29-13

Ark, F. and Chen, T.H.

"Determination of the Impurity Concentration Profile in TNT"

Adv. Anal. Detect. Explos.: Proc. 4th Inter. Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos., September 7-10, 1992 

Jerusalem, Israel Yinon, J. -Ed. Kluwer Academic Publishers Dordrecht, Holland 1992 pp. 165-

172

Ashraf-Khorassani, M. and Taylor, L.T.

"Qualitative Supercritical Fluid Chromatography/Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy Study of

Methylene Chloride and Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Extracts of Double-Base Propellant"

Anal. Chem. 1989, 61(2) 145-148 January 15

Ashraf-Khorassani, M. and Taylor, L.T.

"Analysis of Propellant Stabilizer Components via Packed and Capillary Supercritical Fluid

Chromatography/Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometry"

J. High Resolut. Chromatogr. 1989, 12(1) 40-44 January

Axon, B.W. and Gilbert, J.D.

"Recovery of Explosive Traces Using a Solution of Beta-cyclodextrin on Cotton Wool Swabs:

Formation of Inclusion Complexes"

Presented: International Association of Forensic Sciences Meeting

Adelaide, Australia 1990 Abstract FE364

Bamberger, Y.; Levy, S.; Tamiri, T. and Zitrin, S.

"The Identification of Musk Ambrette During a Routine Test for Explosives"

Proc. Third Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos. Mannheim, FRG July 10-13, 1989 pp. 4-1 to 4-9

Bamberger, Y.; Margalit, Y. and Zitrin, S.

"Post Explosion Analysis by NMR Spectrometry"

Proc. Third Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos. Mannheim, FRG July 10-13, 1989 pp. 24-1 to 24-8

Baran, T.

"Identification of Explosive Materials"

Forensic Sci. Int. 1990, 46(1-2) 139-142

Barnes, R.C.

"Making the Connection - The Nature of Bomb Scene Forensic Evidence"

Presented: International Association of Forensic Sciences Meeting
3

Adelaide, Australia 1990 Abstract FE388

Bartick, E.G.

"Infrared Analysis of Plastic Explosives by Internal Reflectance Spectroscopy"

Presented: International Association of Forensic Sciences Meeting

Adelaide, Australia 1990 Abstract CC335

Bartick, E.G. and Merrill, R.A.

"Analysis of Plastic Bonded Explosives II: Bulk Analysis by Infrared Internal Reflection Spectroscopy"

Proc. Inter. Symp. Forensic Aspects Trace Evid. FBI Quantico, VA June 24-28, 1991 pp. 277-

279 Avail. NTIS PB94-145877

Baytos, J.F.

"Field Spot-Test Kit for Explosives"

Report 1991, LA-12071-MS Los Alamos National Lab., NM Order No. DE91015321 7 pp. 

Avail. NTIS

from: Energy Res. Abstr. 1991, 16(10) Abstract # 28440 

Bazaki, H.; Kawabe, S.; Miya, H. and Kodama, T.

"Synthesis and Properties of High Energy Density Material (HNIW)"

Proc. Int. Pyrotech. Semin. 1997, 23rd, pp. 88-96 IIT Research Institute (English) 

Bellamy, A.J. and Sammour, M.H.

"Stabilizer Reactions in Cast Double Base Rocket Propellants. Part III: Evidence for Stabilizer

Interaction during Extraction of Propellant for HPLC Quantative Analysis"

Propellants, Explos. Pyrotech. 1993, 18(1) 46-50 February

Bender, E.C.

"Indirect Photometric Detection of Anions for the Analysis of Low Explosives"

Crime Lab. Dig. 1989, 16(3) 78-83 October

Bender, E.C.

"The Analysis of Dicyandiamide and Sodium Benzoate in Pyrodex by HPLC"

Crime Lab. Dig. 1989, 16(3) 76-77 October

Bender, E.C.

"Recent Trends in Terrorist Bombings"

Presented: 46th Annual Meeting AAFS San Antonio, TX February 14-19, 1994 Abstract # B77

Bender, E.C.

"Analysis of Low Explosives"

in: Forensic Invest. Explos. 1998 Beveridge, A. - Ed. Taylor & Francis

London, U.K. pp. 343-388
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Bender, E.C. and Crump, J.

"The Instrumental Analysis of Intact and Post Blast Water Gel and Emulsion Explosives"

in: Adv. Anal. Detect. Explos.: Proc. 4th Inter. Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos., September 7-10, 

1992 Jerusalem, Israel Yinon, J. -Ed. Kluwer Academic Publishers Dordrecht, Holland 1992 pp. 

179-188

Bender, E.; Hogan, A.; Leggett, D.; Miskolczy, G. and MacDonald, S.

"Surface Contamination by TNT"

J. Forensic Sci. 1992, 37(6) 1673-1678 November

Berberich, D.W.; Yost, R.A. and Fetterolf, D.D

"Analysis of Explosives by Liquid Chromatography/Thermospray/Mass Spectrometry"

J. Forensic Sci. 1988, 33(4) 946-959 July 

Bergens, A. and Asplund, J.

"Determination of Nitrogen Dioxide Generated in Propellants and Explosives by Polarography and 

HPLC with Electrochemical Detection"

Proc. Third Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos. Mannheim, FRG July 10-13, 1989 pp. 15-1 to 15-10

Beveridge, A.D.

"Developments in the Detection and Identification of Explosive Residues"

Forensic Sci. Rev. 1992, 4(1) 18-49 June

Beveridge, A.D.

"Analysis of Explosives"

Proc. Inter. Symp. Forensic Aspects Trace Evid. FBI Quantico, VA June 24-28, 1991 pp. 177-

189 avail. NTIS PB94-145877

Bi, M.; Almirall, J.R. and Furton, K.G.

"Analysis of Explosives and Explosive Odors by Solid-Phase Microextraction

Followed by HPLC and GC-MS"

Presented: 214th ACS National Meeting Los Vegas, NV September 7-11, 1997 ANAL # 35

Biederman, G.B.

"Vapor Preconcentration in the Detection of Explosives by Animals in an Automated Laboratory

Setting"

Adv. Anal. Detect. Explos.: Proc. 4th Inter. Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos., September 7-10, 1992 

Jerusalem, Israel Yinon, J. -Ed. Kluwer Academic Publishers Dordrecht, Holland 1992 pp. 463-

472

Blackwood, L.G.; Gresham, G.L.; Larson, R.A. and Rae, C.

"Surface Contamination of Electronic Threat Device Prepared with Composition C-4 Plastic

Explosives"

Proc. 5th Inter. Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos. Washington, DC December 4-8, 1995 
5

Midkiff, C. -Ed Treasury Dept, BATF October, 1997

Bladek, J. and Miszczak, M.

"Rapid Methods for Quantitation of Stabilizers and their Reaction Products in Propellants"

Adv. Anal. Detect. Explos.: Proc. 4th Inter. Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos., September 7-10, 1992 

Jerusalem, Israel Yinon, J. -Ed. Kluwer Academic Publishers Dordrecht, Holland 1992 pp. 199-

207

Boumsellek, S.; Alajajian, S.H. and Chutjian, A.

"Negative-Ion Formation in the Explosives RDX, PETN, and TNT by Using the Reversal Electron 

Attachment Detection Technique"

J. Am. Soc. Mass Spectrom. 1992, 3(3) 243-247 

Boyars, C.

"Compatability (Safety) Tests for Taggants in Explosives and Reducing the Explosion Sensitivity of 

Ammonium Nitrate Fertilizer"

Compendium, Inter. Explos. Symp. Fairfax, VA September 18-22, 1995 Treasury Dept., BATF 

April 1996 pp. 111-115

Bromberg, E.E.A.; Carroll, A.L.; Fraim, F.W. and Lieb, D.P.

"Vapor Sampling Using Controlled Heating"

Proc. First Inter. Symp. Explos. Detect. Technol. Khan, S.M. -Ed. FAA Atlantic City, NJ 

November 13-15, 1991 pp. 552-558

Brown, M.E. and Rugunanan, R.A.

"A Temperature-Profile Study of the Combustion of Black Powder and its Constituent Binary Mixtures"

Propellants, Explos. Pyrotech. 1989, 14(2) 69-75 April

Buechler, S.; Ornath, F. and Bigman, J.

"Advanced Methods of Sample Collection in Trace Explosives Detection"

Proc. 5th Inter. Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos. Washington,DC December 4-8, 1995 

Midkiff, C. -Ed. Dept. of Treasury, BATF October, 1997

Burns, D.T.

"The May Inquiry"

Presented: Explosion Investigation Symposium Belfast, Northern Ireland March 20-21, 1995

Abstract: Sci. Justice 1998, 38(1) 51 January-March

Burns, D.T. and Lewis, R.J.

"Analysis and Characterization of Nitroglycerin-based Explosives by Gas Chromatography-Mass 

Spectrometry"

Anal. Chim. Acta 1995, 307(1) 89-95
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Burns, D.T. and Lewis, R.J.

"Analysis and Characterisation of Nitroglycerin Based Explosives by Proton Magnetic Resonance 

Spectroscopy and Gas Chromatography with Flame Ionisation Detection"

Proc. 5th Inter. Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos. Washington,DC December 4-8, 1995 

Midkiff, C. -Ed Dept. of Treasury, BATF October, 1997

Burns, D.T.; Lewis, R.J. and Bridges, J.

"Systematic Approach to the Identification of Water-Gel Explosives"

Anal. Chim. Acta 1998, 375 255-260

Burrows, E.P.

"Adduct Ions in Mass Spectrometry of Nitramine Munitions Compounds"

Adv. Anal. Detect. Explos.: Proc. 4th Inter. Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos., September 7-10, 1992 

Jerusalem, Israel Yinon, J. -Ed. Kluwer Academic Publishers Dordrecht, Holland 1992 pp. 299-

307

Caddy, B.

"Capillary Electrophoresis of Explosives"

Presented: Explosive Investigation Symposium Belfast, Northern Ireland March 220-21, 1995

Abstract: Sci. Justice 1998, 38(1) 52 January-March

Calisti, C.; La Claviere, M.C.; Minet J.J. and Hamart, A.M.

"Analysis of Explosives and Identification of Post-Blast Explosive Residues After a Bomb Attack"

Proc. 5th Inter. Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos. Washington,DC December 4-8, 1995 

Midkiff, C. -Ed. Treasury Dept., BATF October, 1997

Cano de Tatis, L.d.C.

"Explosives Incidents in Columbia 1993-1995

Proc. 5th Inter. Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos. Washington,DC December 4-8, 1995 

Midkiff, C. -Ed. Treasury Dept., BATF October, 1997

Cappiello, A.; Famiglini, G.: Lombardozzi, A.; Massari, A. and Vadalia, G.G.

"Electron Capture Ionization of Explosives with a Microflow Rate Particle Beam Interface"

J. Am. Soc. Mass Spectrom. 1996, 7(8) 753-758
7

Casetta, B. and Garofolo, F.

"Characterization of Explosives by Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry Using Electrospray

Ionization and Parent-Ion Scanning Techniques"

Org. Mass Spectrom. 1994, 29(10) 517-525

Caulder, S. M.

"The Use of Explosive Reference Standards in the Manufacture and Detection of Energetic Materials"

Proc. 2nd Explos. Detect. Technol. Symp. Aviation Secur. Technol. Conf. Makky, W. -Chair

November 12-15, 1996 FAA Atlantic City, NJ pp. 5-7

Chen, T.H.

"Comparative Study of RDX and HMX by DEPMS and TSLC/MS"

Adv. Anal. Detect. Explos.: Proc. 4th Inter. Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos., September 7-10, 1992 

Jerusalem, Israel Yinon, J. -Ed. Kluwer Academic Publishers Dordrecht, Holland 1992 pp. 309-

321

Chen, T.H.

"History of Military Explosives Tagging Efforts - ICAO Tagging of Plastic Explosives"

Compendium, Inter. Explos. Symp. Fairfax, VA September 18-22, 1995 Treasury Dept., BATF 

April 1996 pp. 41-66

 

Chen, T.H. and Campbell. C.

"Diagnostic Scheme for Polynitrocage Compounds"

Adv. Anal. Detect. Explos.: Proc. 4th Inter. Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos., September 7-10, 1992 

Jerusalem, Israel Yinon, J. -Ed. Kluwer Academic Publishers Dordrecht, Holland 1992 pp. 265-

269

Chen, T.H. and Ward, K.

"Rapid Analysis of DPA in Single-Base Propellants by Chemometric Methods"

Proc. 5th Inter. Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos. Washington,DC December 4-8, 1995 

Midkiff, C -Ed Dept. of Treasury, BATF October, 1997

Cheng, C.; Kirkbride, T.E.; Batchelder, D.N.; Lacey, R.J. and Sheldon, T.G.

"In Situ Detection and Identification of Trace Explosives by Raman Microscopy"

J. Forensic Sci. 1995, 40(1) 31-37 January

Chladek, J.

"The Identification of Organic Peroxides"

Adv. Anal. Detect. Explos.: Proc. 4th Inter. Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos., September 7-10, 1992 

Jerusalem, Israel Yinon, J. -Ed. Kluwer Academic Publishers Dordrecht, Holland 1992 pp. 73-76

Chow, T.C.

"Characterization of Nitroaromatic Explosive Compounds by Particle Beam Liquid
8

Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry"

Presented: 205th ACS National Meeting Denver, CO March 28-April 2, 1993 ANYL # 28

Christian, D.

"The Identification of 'Gun Powder' Particles

Proc. 5th Inter. Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos. Washington, DC December 4-8, 1995 

Midkiff, C. -Ed Dept. of Treasury, BATF October, 1997

Chutjian, A.; Boumsellek, S. and Alajajian, S.H.

"Negative-Ion Formation in the Explosives RDX, PETN, and TNT Using the Reversal Electron

Attachment Detection (READ) Technique"

Proc. First Inter. Symp. Explos. Detect. Technol. Khan, S.M. -Ed. FAA Atlantic City, NJ 

November 13-15, 1991 pp. 571-583

Chutjian, A. and Darrach, M.R.

"Improved Portable Reversal Electron Attachment (Read) Vapor Detection System for Explosives 

Detection"

Proc. 2nd Explos. Detect. Technol. Symp. Aviation Secur. Technol. Conf. Makky, W. -Chair

November 12-15, 1996 FAA Atlantic City, NJ pp. 176-180

Clark, A.; Deas, M.R.; Kosmidis, C.; Ledingham, K.W.D.; Marshall, A. and Singhal, R.P.

"Explosives Vapor Identification in Ion Mobility Spectrometry Using a Tunable Laser Ionization Source: 

A Comparison with Conventional 63Ni Ionization"

JAERI - Conf. 1995, 95-005 (Vol. 2) 521-529

Collins, D.A.

"Modification to a Thermal Energy Analyzer with Associated Electronic Filtering for Improved Gas 

Chromatographic Analysis of Explosive Traces"

J. Chromatogr. 1989, 483 379-383

Crippin, J.B.

"An Explosive Field Test Kit"

Presented: Fall 1988 Meeting, Southern Association of Forensic Scientists.

Crippin, J.B.

"Methylene Blue: A Microcrystalline Test for Perchlorates and Chlorates"

Proc. 5th Inter. Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos. Washington, DC December 4-8, 1995 

Midkiff, C. -Ed. Dept. of Treasury, BATF October, 1997
9

Crowson, A.

"Planes, Trains and Automobiles"

Presented: Explosive Investigation Symposium Belfast, Northern Ireland March 20-21, 1995

Abstract: Sci. Justice 1998, 38(1) 50 January-March

Crowson, A.; Hiley, R.W.; Ingham, T.; McCreedy, T.; Pilgrim, A.J. and Townshend, A.

"Investigation into the Detection of Nitrated Organic Compounds and Explosives by Direct

Chemiluminescence Emission During Thermally Induced Gas Phase Decomposition Reactions"

Anal. Comm. 1997 34(8) 213-216 

Curby, W.A.

"Application of Facts About the Physical, Chemical and Colligative Properties of Explosives on the 

Design of More Efficacious EDS Sample Collection Procedures"

Proc. 2nd Explos. Detect. Technol. Symp. Aviation Secur. Technol. Conf. Makky, W. -Chair

November 12-15, 1996 FAA Atlantic City, NJ pp. 8-17

Curtis, N.J.

"Isomer Distribution of Nitro Derivatives of Diphenylamine in Gun Propellants: Nitrosamine Chemistry"

Propellants, Explos. Pyrotech. 1990, 15(5) 222-230 October

Curtis, N.J. and Berry, P.

"Derivatives of Ethyl Centralite in Australian Gun Propellants"

Propellants, Explos. Pyrotech. 1989, 14(6) 260-265 December

Danylewych-May, L.L.

"Modifications to the Ionization Process to Enhance the Detection of Explosives by IMS"

Proc. First Inter. Symp. Explos. Detect. Technol. Khan, S.M. -Ed. FAA Atlantic City, NJ 

November 13-15, 1991 pp. 672-686 

Danylewych-May, L.L. and Cumming, C.

"Explosive and Taggant Detection with Ionscan"

Adv. Anal. Detect. Explos.: Proc. 4th Inter. Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos., September 7-10, 1992 

Jerusalem, Israel Yinon, J. -Ed. Kluwer Academic Publishers Dordrecht, Holland 1993 pp. 385-

401

Davidson, W.R.; Stott, W.R.; Akery, A.K. and Sleeman, R. 

"The Role of Mass Spectrometry in the Detection of Explosives"

Proc. First Inter. Symp. Explos. Detect. Technol. Khan, S.M. -Ed. FAA Atlantic City, NJ 

November 13-15, 1991 pp. 663-671
10

Davidson, W.R.; Thomson, B.A.; Sakuma, T.; Stott, W.R.; Akery, A.K. and Sleeman, R.

"Modifications to the Ionization Process to Enhance the Detection of Explosives by API/MS/MS"

Proc. First Inter. Symp. Explos. Detect. Technol. Khan, S.M. -Ed. FAA Atlantic City, NJ 

November 13-15, 1991 pp. 653-662

Deak, J.S.; Clark, H.; Dagenais, C.; Jones, S.; McClure, D. and Richardson, B.W.

"Post-Blast Residue Analysis in the R.C.M.P. Laboratories"

Proc. Third Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos. Mannheim, FRG July 10-13, 1989 pp. 18-1 to 18-19

De Bruyne, P.A.M.; Arijs, J.; Vergauwe, D.A.G. and De Bisschop, H.C.J.V.

"The HPLC Determination of Some Propellant Additives"

Proc. Third Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos. Mannheim, FRG July 10-13, 1989 pp. 27-1 to 27-15

DeHaan, J.D.

"After the Blast - Investigation of Explosion Scenes"

Presented: 72nd Semi-Annual Seminar Calif. Assoc. Crim. Costa Mesa, CA October 20-22, 1988

Abstract: J. Forensic Sci. Soc. 1989, 29(1) 43 January/February

DeHaan, J.D.

"Combustion Explosions Involving Household Aerosol Products"

Proc. 5th Inter. Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos. Washington,DC December 4-8, 1995 

Midkiff, C. -Ed. Dept. of Treasury, BATF October, 1997

De Jong, A.L. and Verweij, A.

"High-Performance Liquid Chromatographic Separation of Diphenylamime and its Reaction Products 

with Nitrogen Oxides"

Propellants, Explos. Pyrotech. 1988 13(5) 152-156 October

Donaldson, T.P.

"Overview of United Kingdom Research"

Compendium, Inter. Explos. Symp. Fairfax, VA September 18-22, 1995 Treasury Dept., BATF 

April 1996 pp. 111-117

Donaldson, T.P.

"Research into the Deposition of Fertiliser Particulate"

Compendium, Inter. Explos. Symp. Fairfax, VA September 18-22, 1995 Treasury Dept., BATF 

April 1996 pp. 118-121

Douse, J.M.F.

"Trace Analysis of Explosives by Capillary Supercritical Fluid Chromatography with Thermal Energy 

Analysis Detection"

J. Chromatogr. 1988, 445(1) 244-250 

Doyle, J.N. and McCord, B.R.

"Novel Electrolyte for the Analysis of Cations in Low Explosive Residue by Capillary Electrophoresis"
11

J. Chromatogr., B: Biomed. Sci. Appl. 1998, 714(1) 105-111 

Doyle, R.J. Jr.

"Tandem Mass Spectrometry of Two New Nitramines: Hexanitrohexaazaisowurtizitane(HNIW) and 

Ammonium Dinitramide(ADN)"

Presented: 4th Inter. Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos. Jerusalem, Israel September 7-10, 1992 Abstract 

E1 

Doyle, R.J. Jr.

"Sputtered Ammonium Dinitramide: Tandem Mass Spectrometry of a New Ionic Nitramine"

Org. Mass Spectrom 1993, 28(2) 83-91

Druet, L.M. and Angers, J.

"LC/MS Studies of Ethyl Centralite Stabilized Propellants"

Propellants, Explos. Pyrotech. 1988, 13(2) 87-94 June

Druet, L.M. and Degenhardt, C.A.E.M.

"Development of a Pyrolysis-Gas Chromatographic Method for Characterization of Plastic-Bonded 

Explosives"

Propellants, Explos. Pyrotech. 1990, 15(1) 14-18 February

Edge, C.C.; Gibb, J.M. and Wasserzug, L.S.

"Comparative Analysis of the Vapor Headspace of Military-Grade TNT Versus NESTT TNT Under 

Dynamic and Static Conditions"

Proc. SPIE-Int. Soc. Opt. Eng. 1998, 3392 (Pt. 1, Detection and Remediation Technologies for 

Mines and Minelike Targets III) 502-508 

Engelhardt, H.; Meister. J. and Kolla, P.

"Optimization of Post-Column Reaction Detector for HPLC of Explosives"

Chromatographia 1993, 35(1/2) 5-12 January 

Engelhardt, H.; Zapp, J. and Kolla, P.

"Sample Preparation by Supercritical Fluid Extraction in Environmental Food and Polymer Analysis"

Chromatographia 1991, 32(11/12) 527-537 December

Erwin, L.T. and Hedglin, D.L.

"Identification of Cyanoguanidine in Pyrodex and Post Blast Residues of Pyrodex"

Presented: 46th Annual Meeting AAFS San Antonio, TX February 14-19, 1994 Abstract #B81

Espinoza, E. O'N.

"Nitrated Derivatives of Diphenylamine in Smokeless Gunpowder"

Presented: 71st Semi-Annual Seminar, California Association of Criminalists Berkeley, CA May 19-

21, 1988
12

Espinoza, E. O'N. and Thornton, J.I.

"Characterization of Smokeless Gunpowder by Means of Diphenylamine Stabilizer and its Nitrated 

Derivatives"

Anal. Chim. Acta 1994, 288(1-2) 57-69 March 30 

Eitan, I.

"Sabotage Attempt on an Israeli Target Bangkok, March 1994"

Presented: Explosive Investigation Symposium Belfast, Northern Ireland March 20-21, 1995

Abstract: Sci. Justice 1998, 38(1) 49 January-March

Proc. 5th Inter. Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos. Washington,DC December 4-8, 1995 

Midkiff, C. -Ed. Dept. of Treasury, BATF October, 1997

Fell, N.F.; Widder, J.M.; Medlin, S.V.,; Pesce-Rodriguez, R.A. and McNesby, K.L.

"Fourier Transform Raman Spectroscopy of Some Energetic Materials and Propellant Formulations"

Proc. Beiing Int. Symp. Pyrotech. Exlos. 3rd 1995, 124-134 Yuiang, Ou -Ed. China Ordnance 

Society Beijing, Peopp. Rep. China 

Fell, N.F.; Widder, J.M.; Medlin, S.V., Morris, J.B.; Pesce-Rodriguez, R.A. and McNesby, K.L.

"Fourier Transform Raman Spectroscopy of Some Energetic Materials and Propellant Formulations. II

J. Raman Spectrosc. 1996, 27( ) 1-8 

Feraday, A.W.

"The Semtex-H Story"

Adv. Anal. Detect. Explos.: Proc. 4th Inter. Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos., September 7-10, 1992 

Jerusalem, Israel Yinon, J. -Ed. Kluwer Academic Publishers Dordrecht, Holland 1992 pp. 67-72

Feraday, A.

"Large Fertiliser Bombs"

Presented: Explosive Investigation Symposium Belfast, Northern Ireland March 20-21, 1995

Abstract: Sci. Justice 1998, 38(1) 50 January-March

Fetterolf, D.D.

"Contact Transfer of Explosives from Hands to Surfaces"

Presented: International Association of Forensic Sciences Meeting

Adelaide, Australia 1990 Abstract FE191

Fetterolf, D.D.

"Antibody-Based Field Test Kits for Drugs and Explosives"

Presented: 200th ACS National Meeting Washington, DC August 26-31, 1990 Abstract: HIST 

16

Adv. Forensic Sci. Proc. Meet. Int. Assoc Forensic Sci., 13th Volume 5 296-301 Jacob, B. and 

Bonte, W. - Eds. Berlin, Verlag Dr. Koester 1995 
13

Fetterolf, D.D.

"Detection of Explosives Residue by Ion Mobility Spectrometry"

Presented: 44th Annual Meeting, American Academy of Forensic Sciences New Orleans, LA 

February 17-22, 1992 Abstract # B51

Fetterolf, D.D.

"FBI Laboratory Evaluation of Portable Explosives Vapor Detectors"

Proc. Third Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos. Mannheim, FRG July 10-13, 1989 pp. 33-1 to 33-18

Presented: International Association of Forensic Sciences Meeting

Adelaide, Australia 1990 Abstract FE193

Fetterolf, D.D.

"Antibody-Based Field Test Kits for Explosives"

Adv. Anal. Detect. Explos.: Proc. 4th Inter. Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos., September 7-10, 1992 

Jerusalem, Israel Yinon, J. -Ed. Kluwer Academic Publishers Dordrecht, Holland 1992 pp. 19-27

Fetterolf, D.D.

"Detection of Trace Explosives Evidence by Ion Mobility Spectrometry"

Adv. Anal. Detect. Explos.: Proc. 4th Inter. Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos., September 7-10, 1992 

Jerusalem, Israel Yinon, J. -Ed. Kluwer Academic Publishers Dordrecht, Holland 1992 pp. 117-

131

Fetterolf, D.D.

"Detection and Identification of Explosives by Mass Spectrometry"

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Fetterolf, D.D. and Clark, T.D.

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Proc. First Inter. Symp. Explos. Detect. Technol. FAA Atlantic City, NJ November 13-15, 1991 

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J. Forensic Sci. 1993, 38(1) 28-39 January

Fetterolf, D.D. and Clark, T.D.

"Detection of Explosives Residue by Ion Mobility Spectrometry"

Presented: 44th Annual Meeting, American Academy of Forensic Sciences New Orleans, LA 

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Fetterolf, D.D.; Mudd, J.L. and Teten, K.

"An Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) for Trinitrotoluene (TNT) Residues on Hands"

J. Forensic Sci. 1991, 36(2) 343-349 March

Fetterolf, D.D.; Mudd, J.L. and Teten, K.

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Presented: International Association of Forensic Sciences Meeting
14

Adelaide, Australia 1990 Abstract FE192

Fetterolf, D.D. and Whitehurst, F.W.

"Detection of Explosives Residue by Ion Mobility Spectrometry"

Presented: 12th International Mass Spectrometry Conference, Amsterdam, The Netherlands August 

26-30, 1991 

Presented: 39th ASMS Conference on Mass Spectrometry and Allied Topics Nashville, TN May 19-

24, 1991

Fine, D.H.; Rounbehler, D.P. and Curby, W.A.

"Dichotomous Key Approach for High Confidence Level Identification of Selected Explosive Vapors"

Proc. First Inter. Symp. Explos. Detect. Technol. Khan, S.M. -Ed. FAA Atlantic City, NJ 

November 13-15, 1991 pp. 505-509

Fink, C.L.; Micklich, B.J.; Sagalovsky, L.; Smith, D.L. and Yule, T.J.

"Explosives Detection Studies Using Fast-Neutron Transmission Spectroscopy"

Proc. 2nd Explos. Detect. Technol. Symp. Aviation Secur. Technol. Conf. Makky, W. -Chair

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Fink, M.; Myrick Jr, A.C. and Glick, C.

"Seal Bombs: To Everything There is a Porpoise"

presented: 75th Semi-annual Seminar, California Association of Criminalists Millbrae, CA May 10-

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Proc. 2nd Explos. Detect. Technol. Symp. Aviation Secur. Technol. Conf. Makky, W. -Chair

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Foulger, B.

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Compendium, Inter. Explos. Symp. Fairfax, VA September 18-22, 1995 Treasury Dept., BATF 

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Foulger, B. and Hubbard, P.J.

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Compendium, Inter. Explos. Symp. Fairfax, VA September 18-22, 1995 Treasury Dept., BATF 

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Fox, F.; Green, D.; Sisk, S.; Boghosian, J. and DiBartolo, R.

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Proc. 5th Inter. Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos. Washington,DC December 4-8, 1995 
15

Midkiff, C. -Ed. Dept. of Treasury, BATF October, 1997

Fox, F.; Green, D.; Miller, J.; Sisk, S. and DiBartolo, R.

"Particle Characterization of Explosives Fingerprints and Standard Deposits"

Proc. 2nd Explos. Detect. Technol. Symp. Aviation Secur. Technol. Conf. Makky, W. -Chair

November 12-15, 1996 FAA Atlantic City, NJ pp. 77-84

Fox, F.; Sisk, S.; DiBartolo, R.; and Miller, J.F.

"Rapid Screening Technique to Characterize Interferent Effects of Common Materials"

Proc. 2nd Explos. Detect. Technol. Symp. Aviation Secur. Technol. Conf. Makky, W. -Chair

November 12-15, 1996 FAA Atlantic City, NJ pp. 85-90

Fox, F.; Sisk, S.; DiBartolo, R.; Miller, J.F. and Gandy, J.

"Immersion Studies of Aircraft Parts Exposed to Plastic Explosives"

Proc. 2nd Explos. Detect. Technol. Symp. Aviation Secur. Technol. Conf. Makky, W. -Chair

November 12-15, 1996 FAA Atlantic City, NJ pp. 31-37

Fraim, F.W.; Achter, E.K.; Carroll, A.L. and Hainsworth, E.

"Efficient Collection of Explosive Vapors, Particles and Aerosols"

Proc. First Int. Symp. Explos. Detect. Technol. FAA Atlantic City, NJ November 13-15, 1991 

pp. 559-570

Fu, H.; Wang, J. and Wu, Y.

"Study on Field Desorption Mass Spectra and Desorption Electron Impact Mass Spectra of Four New 

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Fenxi Huaxue 1993, 21(9) 1068-1070 (in Chinese)

Fu, R.; Tian, L.; Liu, H. and Pang, Z.

"Identification of Thirteen Kinds of Explosives by Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography"

Binggong Xuebao 1988, (1) 52-58 (in Chinese) 
16

Fuller, G.H.

"The Nationwide Pilot Test for the Identification Tagging of Explosives: Description and Results

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Compendium, Inter. Explos. Symp. Fairfax, VA September 18-22, 1995 Treasury Dept., BATF 

April 1996 pp. 271-277

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Min. Sci. Technol. 1989, 8(1) 49-58

Garofolo, F.; Longo, A.; Migliozzi, V. and Tallarico, C.

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Rapid Comm. Mass Spectrom. 1996, 10(10) 1273-1277

Garofolo, F.; Marziali, F.; Migliozzi, V. and Stama, A.

"Rapid Quantitative Determination of 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene by Ion Mobility Spectrometry"

Rapid Comm. Mass Spectrom. 1996, 10(11) 1321-1326

Garofolo, F.; Migliozzi, V. and Roio, B.

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Rapid Comm. Mass Spectrom. 1994, 8 527-532

Giam, C.S.; Ahmed, M.S.; Weller, R.R. and Derrickson, j.

"Fourier Transform Ion-Cyclotron Resonance (FT-ICR) Mass Spectrometry of RDX, PETN and 

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Proc. First Inter. Symp. Explos. Detect. Technol. Khan, S.M. -Ed. FAA Atlantic City, NJ 

November 13-15, 1991 pp. 687-688

Giam, C.S.; Holliday, T.L.; Ahmed, M.S.; Reed, G.E. and Zhao, G.

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Proceedings of SPIE ---the International Society for Optical Engineering 1994, 2092 Substance 

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Giam, C.S.; Zhao, G.; Holliday, T.L.; Reed, G.E. and Mercado, A.

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Proc. 5th Inter. Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos. Washington,DC December 4-8, 1995 

Midkiff, C. -Ed. Dept. of Treasury, BATF October, 1997
17

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"Spectroscopic Detection Methods for Explosive Molecules and Their Fragmentation Products"

Proc. 5th Inter. Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos. Washington,DC December 4-8, 1995 

Midkiff, C. -Ed. Dept. of Treasury, BATF October, 1997

 

Glattstein, B.

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Glattstein, B.; Abramovich-Bar, S.; Tamiri, T. and Zitrin, S.

"A New Approach to the Post-Explosion Analysis of Inorganic Ions"

Proc. 5th Inter. Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos. Washington,DC December 4-8, 1995 

Midkiff, C. -Ed. Dept. of Treasury, BATF October, 1997

Glattstein, B.; Landau, E. and Zeichner, A.

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J. Forensic Sci. 1991, 36(5) 1360-1367 September

Glish, G.L.; McLuckey, S.A.; Grant, B.C. and McKown, H.S.

"Tandem Mass Spectrometry for Explosives Vapor Detection"

Proc. First Inter. Symp. Explos. Detect. Technol. Khan, S.M. -Ed. FAA Atlantic City, NJ 

November 13-15, 1991 pp. 642-652

Gloger, M.

"Forensic Analysis of Drugs and Technical Products by Gas Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry"

Analytical Methods in Forensic Chemistry, Ho, M.H. - Editor Ellis Horwood

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Gonzalez, M.E.; Anderson, D.K. and Spall, D.

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Compendium, Inter. Explos. Symp. Fairfax, VA September 18-22, 1995 Treasury Dept., BATF 

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Gotzmer, C.

"Prevention of Fertilizer Based Bombs"

Compendium, Inter. Explos. Symp. Fairfax, VA September 18-22, 1995 Treasury Dept., BATF 

April 1996 pp. 67-90
18

Goulding, C.

"Trace Explosives Detection Systems in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police"

Proc. 2nd Explos. Detect. Technol. Symp. Aviation Secur. Technol. Conf. Makky, W. -Chair

November 12-15, 1996 FAA Atlantic City, NJ pp. 193-206

Griest, W.H.; Guzman, C. and Dekker, M.

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Gunatilleke, W.D.G.S. and Mahesan, D.Y.

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Hall, R.A.

"Booby Traps Associated with Violent Crime Investigations"

J. Forensic Sci. Soc. 1991, 31(2) 255-257 April/June

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Hargadon, K.A. and McCord, B.

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Hargadon, K.A. and McCord, B.

"Explosive Residue Analysis by Capillary Electrophoresis"

Proc. Inter. Symp. Forensic Aspects Trace Evid. FBI Quantico, VA June 24-28, 1991 pp. 275-

276 Avail. NTIS PB94-145877
19

Hargadon, K.A. and McCord, B.R.

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Proc. 5th Inter. Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos. Washington,DC December 4-8, 1995 

Midkiff, C. -Ed. Dept. of Treasury, BATF October, 1997

Hayward, I.P.; Kirkbride, T.E.; Batchelder, D.N. and Lacey, R.J.

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Compendium, Inter. Explos. Symp. Fairfax, VA September 18-22, 1995 Treasury Dept., BATF 

April 1996 pp. 23-29

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Proc. First Inter. Symp. Explos. Detect. Technol. Khan, S.M. -Ed. FAA Atlantic City, NJ 

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Henderson, I.K. and Saari-Nordhaus, R.

"Analysis of Commercial Explosives by Single Column Ion Chromatography"

J. Chromatogr. 1992, 602 149-154

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"Determination of Nitrocellulose in Smokeless Powders Using a Multivariate Analysis for Infrared 

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Bunseki Kagaku 1998, 47(11) 867-871

Hiley, R.W.

"Investigations of Thin Layer Chromatographic Techniques Used for Forensic Explosives Analysis in the 

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J. Forensic Sci. 1993, 38(4) 864-873 July

Hiley, R.W.

"Dinitrosopentalmethylenetetramine-A Potential Interference in the Detection of Explosive Traces"

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Hiley, R.W.
20

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Hilmi, A.; Luong, J.H.T. and Nguyen, A-L.

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Anal. Chem. 1999, 71 873-878

Hintze, M.M.; Hansen, B.L. and Heath, R.L.

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Proc. First Inter. Symp. Explos. Detect. Technol. Khan, S.M. -Ed. FAA Atlantic City, NJ 

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Hobbs, J.R.

"Analysis of Semtex Explosives"

Adv. Anal. Detect. Explos.: Proc. 4th Inter. Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos., September 7-10, 1992 

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Hobbs, J.R.

"Analysis of Propellants by Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry"

Proc. 5th Inter. Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos. Washington,DC December 4-8, 1995 

Midkiff, C. -Ed. Dept. of Treasury, BATF October, 1997

Hobbs, J.R. and Conde, E.

"Comparison of Different Techniques for the Headspace Analysis of Explosives"

Proc. Third Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos. Mannheim, FRG July 10-13, 1989 pp. 41-1 to 41-18

Hobbs, J.R. and Conde, E.

"Explosives Sample Analysis"

Technical Report - U.S.D.O.T. December 1989 (Distribution Limited)

Hobbs, J.R. and Conde, E.P.

"A Simple Inexpensive Thermal Desorption Method for the Trace Analysis of Headspace Vapors from 

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Proc. Inter. Symp. Forensic Aspects Trace Evid. FBI Quantico, VA June 24-28, 1991 p. 269 

Avail. NTIS PB94-145877

Hobbs, J.R. and Conde, E.P.

"Headspace Analysis of Explosives and Nitro Compounds"

Technical Report - U.S.D.O.T. October 1991 (Distribution Limited) 
21

Hobbs, J.R. and Conde, E.P.

"Gas Chromatographic Retention Indices for Explosives"

Adv. Anal. Detect. Explos.: Proc. 4th Inter. Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos., September 7-10, 1992 

Jerusalem, Israel Yinon, J. -Ed. Kluwer Academic Publishers Dordrecht, Holland 1992 pp. 153-

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Spectrochim. Acta 1990, 46A(2) 303-307

Hong, T.R.; Tang, C.P. and Lin, K.

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Jerusalem, Israel Yinon, J. -Ed. Kluwer Academic Publishers Dordrecht, Holland 1992 pp. 145-

152

Hopler, R.B.

"Today's Commercial Explosives Industry: Trends in Products and Operations"

Proc. 5th Inter. Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos. Washington,DC December 4-8, 1995 

Midkiff, C. -Ed. Dept. of Treasury, BATF October, 1997

Hopler, R.B.

"Ammonium Nitrate/Fuel Oil (ANFO) Blasting Agents: Background of Development, Manufacture, and 

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Proc. 5th Inter. Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos. Washington,DC December 4-8, 1995 

Midkiff, C. -Ed. Dept. of Treasury, BATF October, 1997

Hopler, R.B.

"The History, Development and Characteristics of Explosives and Propellants"

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"The Use of Chromatography in Forensic Science"

Adv. Chromatogr. Vol. 32 Giddings, J.C.; Grushka, E. and Brown, P.R. (Editors) New York 

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Hubbard, P.J.

"UK Experience of Large Urban Vehicle Bombs on the UK Mainland"

Compendium, Inter. Explos. Symp. Fairfax, VA September 18-22, 1995 Treasury Dept., BATF 

April 1996 pp. 122-128
22

Huntamer, D.D.

"Microscopical Characterization of an Emulsion Explosive"

Microscope 1999, 47(1) 1-4 First Quarter 

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"Combustion of Black Powder. Part 1: Thermo-Analytical Studies"

Propellants, Explos. Pyrotech. 1990, 15(2) 43-47 April

Hussain, G. and Rees, G.J.

"Combustion of Black Powder. Part II: FTIR Emission Spectroscopic Studies"

Propellants, Explos. Pyrotech. 1991, 16(1) 6-11 February

Hussain, G. and Rees, G.J.

"Combustion of Black Powder. Part III: Hot Stage Microscopy Studies" 

Propellants, Explos. Pyrotech. 1991, 16(5) 227-231 October

Hussain, G. and Rees, G.J.

"Combustion of Black Powder. Part IV: Effect of Carbon and Other Parameters"

Propellants, Explos. Pyrotech. 1992, 17(1) 1-4 February

Hwang, D.G. and Lee, M.R.

"Positive Chemical Ionization Mass Spectrometry of Nitrate Ester Explosives"

Huoyao Jishu 1991, 7(4) 63-68 (in Chinese)

Hwang, D.G. and Lee, M.R.

"Trace Analysis of Nitrate Ester Explosives by Mass Spectrometry"

Huoyao Jishu 1992, 8(1) 57-65 (in Chinese)

Hwang, D.G. and Lee, M.R.

"Negative Chemical Ionization Mass Spectrometry of Nitrate Ester Explosives"

Huoyao Jishu 1992, 8(1) 17-24 (in Chinese)

Hwang, D.G.; Lee, M.R. and Chien, C.C.

"Electron Impact Mass Spectrometry of Nitrate Ester Explosives"

Huoyao Jishu 1991, 7(3) 11-16 (in Chinese)

Hynek, S.J.; Meyers, S. and Shanley, E.S.

"Terrorists and Ammonium Nitrate, A Multi-Dimensional Problem"

Compendium, Inter. Explos. Symp. Fairfax, VA September 18-22, 1995 Treasury Dept., BATF 

April 1996 pp. 7-10
23

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Presented: Explosion Investigation Symposium Belfast, Northern Ireland March 20-21, 1995

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Chromatographia 1990, 30(9/10) 509-517 November

Jenkins, A.; McGann, W. and Ribeiro, K.

"Extraction, Transportation and Processing of Explosives Vapor in Detection Systems"

Proc. First Inter. Symp. Explos. Detect. Technol. Khan, S.M. -Ed. FAA Atlantic City, NJ 

November 13-15, 1991 pp. 532-551

Johnson, D.J. and Compton, D.A.C.

"Quantitative Analysis of Nitrocellulose and Pulp in Gunpowder Using TGA-FTIR"

Amer. Lab. 1991, 23(1) 37-43 January

Jones, L.

"A Forensic Scientist's View"

Presented: 46th Annual Meeting AAFS San Antonio, TX February 14-19, 1994 

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Jones, M.L. and Lee, E.

"Impact Sensitivity of Nitroglycerin"

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"Detection and Identification of Impurities in RDX and HMX by NMR Spectroscopy"

Proc. Third Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos. Mannheim, FRG July 10-13, 1989 pp. 28-1 to 28-18

Karpas, Z.

"Forensic Science Applications of Ion Mobility Spectrometry"

Forensic Sci. Rev. 1989, 1(2) 103-119 December

Kastler, J.; Dubourg, V.; Diesenhofer, R. and Ballschmitter, K.

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Chromatographia 1998, 47(3/4) 157-163 February
24

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"Analysis of Some Undetonated Explosives by Derivative-UV Spectrophotometry"

Curr. Top. Forensic Sci., Proc. Meet. Int. Assoc. Forensic Sci. 14th Volume 4 Takatori, T. and 

Takasu, A. (Eds.) 1997 Shunderson Communications Ottawa, Ont. pp. 228-234

Kee, T.G.; Holmes, D.M.; Doolan, K.; Hamill, J.A. and Griffin, R.M.E.

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J. Forensic Sci. Soc. 1990, 30(5) 285-292 September/October

Kenna, B.T.; Conrad, F.J. and Hannum, D.W.

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Proc. First Inter. Symp. Explos. Detect. Technol. Khan, S.M. -Ed. FAA Atlantic City, NJ 

November 13-15, 1991 pp. 510-517

Kennedy, S.; Caddy, B. and Douse, J.M.F.

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"Analysis of the Eastern Bloc Explosive Semtex-H"

Proc. Third Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos. Mannheim, FRG July 10-13, 1989 pp. 11-1 to 11-20

Keto, R.O.

"Comparison of Smokeless Powders by Pyrolysis Capillary Gas Chromatography and Pattern

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King, R.

"The Work of the Explosives and Gunshot Residues Unit of the Forensic Science Service"

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J. Forensic Sci. 1991, 36(3) 902-907 May
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Jacob, B. and Bonte, W. Eds. Verlag Dr. Koester Berlin 

Kishi, T.; Nakamura, J.; Komo-oka, Y. and Fukuda 

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Adv. Anal. Detect. Explos.: Proc. 4th Inter. Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos., September 7-10, 1992 

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Kohler, H.

"Application of Chromatographic Methods for Identification and Separation of Explosives, their

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Proc. Third Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos. Mannheim, FRG July 10-13, 1989 pp. 11-1 to 11-20

Kohler, H.

"Characterization of Coal-Mining Explosives by Classical Wet and Instrumental Methods"

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"Trace Analysis of Explosives from Complex Mixtures with Sample Pretreatment and Selective

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J. Forensic Sci. 1991, 36(5) 1342-1359 September

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"Trace Analysis of Salt Based Explosives by Ion Chromatography"

Forensic Sci. Int. 1991, 50(2) 217-226

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"Detecting Hidden Explosives"

Anal. Chem. 1995, 67(5) 184A-189A March 1

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"Selective Detection in the Chromatographic Analysis of Explosives Residues"

Proc. 5th Inter. Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos. Washington, DC December 4-8, 1995 

Midkiff, C. -Ed Treasury Dept, BATF October, 1997
26

Kolla, P.

"The Application of Analytical Methods to the Detection of Hidden Explosives and Explosive Devices"

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"Stability of Explosives Traces on Different Supports Respecting the Detectability by EVD"

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Compendium, Inter. Explos. Symp. Fairfax, VA September 18-22, 1995 Treasury Dept., BATF 

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Kayaku Gakkaishi 1997, 58(1) 36-41 (Japanese)

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Kayaku Gakkaishi 1996, 57(3) 120-122 

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Midkiff, C. -Ed. Dept. of Treasury, BATF October, 1997

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28

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Huoyao Jishu 1991, 7(1) 1-6 (Chinese)

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"Antibody-Based Field Test Kits for Drugs and Explosives"

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29

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Midkiff, C. -Ed. Dept. of Treasury, BATF October, 1997

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Shiou Huagong Gaodeng Xuexiao Xuebao 1999, 12(1) 26-28 (Chinese)

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Lloyd, J.B.F.

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Midkiff, C. -Ed. Dept. of Treasury, BATF October, 1997

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32

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"What's In Vial No. 3?"

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Midkiff, C.-Ed Treasury Dept., BATF October, 1997
33

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"Work of the Anti-Terrorist Branch"

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"From Bricks and Wood, To Identify and Conclude"

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34

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Midkiff, C.R. Jr.

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Midkiff, C.-Ed Treasury Dept., BATF October, 1997

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Proc.: 5th Inter. Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos. December 4-8 Washington, DC

Midkiff, C.-Ed Treasury Dept., BATF October, 1997

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November, 1992 
35

Midkiff, C.R. and Tontarski, R.E. Jr.

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Miller, R.A.; Allen, R.A.; Bartick, E.G. and Merrill, R.A.

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Mindrup, R.F.

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36

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"Detection Tagging of Packaged Cap Sensitive Explosives"

Compendium, Inter. Explos. Symp. Fairfax, VA September 18-22, 1995 Treasury Dept., BATF 

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Mohnal, T.J.

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Crime Lab. Dig. 1994, 21(3) 41-45 July

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Mostak, P. and Stancl, M.

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Proc. 5th Inter. Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos. Washington, DC December 4-8, 1995 

Midkiff, C. -Ed. Dept. of Treasury, BATF October, 1997

Mulcahey, L.J. and Taylor, L.T.

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LC-GC 1990, 8(12) 927-932 December

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J. Microcol. Sep. 1991, 3(2) 127-140 

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Presented: Explosive Investigation Symposium Belfast, Northern Ireland March 20-21, 1995

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Murray, G.

"Post-Blast Analysis: The Forensic Response.

Compendium, Inter. Explos. Symp. Fairfax, VA September 18-22, 1995 Treasury Dept., BATF 

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"The Terrorist Development of Improvised Explosives in Northern Ireland"

Compendium, Inter. Explos. Symp. Fairfax, VA September 18-22, 1995 Treasury Dept., BATF 

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37

Murray, G.

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Nakamura, J.; Arai, H. and Ichiki, R.

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Kayaku Gakkai 1997, 58(1) 29-35 (Japanese)

Nakamura, J. and Norman, E.W.W.

"Supercritical Fluid Extraction of Post-Blast Debris"

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Midkiff, C. -Ed. Dept. of Treasury, BATF October, 1997

Nakamura, J.; Kumooka, Y. and Arai, H.

"The Instrumental Analysis of Emulsion Explosive Residues"

Proc. 5th Inter. Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos. Washington, DC December 4-8, 1995 

Midkiff, C. -Ed. Dept. of Treasury, BATF October, 1997

Neudorfl, P.; McCooeye, M.A. and Elias, L.

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38

Nilsson, A.; Sundberg, L.N. and Svensson, L.

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Proc. 12th INTERPOL Forensic Sci. Symp. Lyon, France October 20-23, 1998 385-387

Northrop, D. M.; Martire, D.E. and MacCrehan, W.A.

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Anal. Chem. 1991, 63(10) 1038-1042 May 15

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Oehrle, S.A.

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Midkiff, C. -Ed Dept. of Treasury, BATF October, 1997

Oehrle, S.A. and Bouvier, E.S.P.

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Proc. 5th Inter. Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos. Washington, DC December 4-8, 1995 

Midkiff, C. -Ed Dept. of Treasury, BATF October, 1997

Oehrle, S.A. and Massis, T.

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39

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"Non-Traditional Explosives: Potential Detection Problems"

Proc. 5th Inter. Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos. Washington, DC December 4-8, 1995 

Midkiff, C. -Ed Dept. of Treasury, BATF October, 1997

Park, S-W.; Jin, K-H.; You, J-H.; Kim, D-H.; Seo, B. and Kim, Y-S.

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Anal. Sic. Technol. 1998, 11(3) 213-221 (Korean) 

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"Forensic Analysis of Explosives (II)"

Anal. Sci. Technol. 1998, 11(3) 33A-43A (Korean)

Park, S-W.; Yang, Y-G.; Hong, S-W.; Kim, T-J. and Paeng, K-J.

"Separation of Organic Explosives by Micellar Electrokinetic Capillary Electrophoresis"

Presented: International Forensic Science Symposium, Taiwan

November 27, 1994

Park, S-W.; Yang, Y-G.; Hong, S-W.; Kim, T-J. and Paeng, K-J.

"Improved Separation of Organic Explosives by Modified Micellar Electrokinetic Capillary

Chromatography"

Anal. Sci. Technol. 1997, 10(5) 325-331

Parker, C.M.

"Unique Characteristics and Identifying Features of Mail Bombs"

Presented: 44th Annual Meeting, American Academy of Forensic Sciences New Orleans, LA 

February 17-22, 1992 Abstract # B53

Peer, A.

"The 'EGIS' System as an Investigative Tool"

Presented: 4th Int. Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos. Jerusalem, Israel September 7-10, 1992 Abstract B4

Prime, R.J. and McGee, E.

"The Evaluation and Analysis of Plasticine or Modeling Clay After its Use as a Hoax Explosive 

Substance"

Presented: 39th Annual Meeting, C.S.F.S. Halifax, Nova Scotia August 20-25, 1992

abstract: Can. Soc. Forensic Sci. J. 1992, 25(3) 158 September 

Pukkila, J. and Jantti, S.

"Head Space Sampling of Volatile Explosive Residues by SPME"

Curr. Top. Forensic Sci. Proc. Meet. Int. Assoc. Forensic Sci. 14th Volume 4 214-217 Takatori, 

T. and Takasu, A. - Eds. Shunderson Communications Ottawa, Ont. 1997

Pukkila, J.; Turunen, R. and Karjanmaa, S.
40

"Detection of Nitroesters from Post Blast Debris by On-Line SFE/GC/Hall"

Proc. 5th Inter. Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos. Washington, DC December 4-8, 1995 

Midkiff, C. -Ed Dept. of Treasury, BATF October, 1997

Randle, W.A.

"A Microchemical Test for Monomethylamine Nitrate"

Microscope 1997, 45(3) 85-88

Reed, R.; Campbell, C. and Chen, T.H.

"Prediction of the Life-Time of a Taggant in a Composition"

Adv. Anal. Detect. Explos.: Proc. 4th Inter. Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos., September 7-10, 1992 

Jerusalem, Israel Yinon, J. -Ed. Kluwer Academic Publishers Dordrecht, Holland 1992 pp. 403-

408

Reiner, G.A. and McNair, H.M.

"Ultra-Trace Analysis of Explosives by Gas Chromatography with Electron Capture Detection: An

Optimization Study" (Abstract)

Proc.Inter. Symp. Forensic Aspects Trace Evid. FBI Quantico, VA June 24-28, 1991 pp 271-

272 Avail. NTIS PB94-145877

Ritchie, R.K.; Kuja, F.J.; Jackson, R.A. Loveless, A.J. and Danylewich-May, L.

"Recent Developments in IMS Detection Technology"

Proceedings of SPIE ---the International Society for Optical Engineering 1994, 2092 Substance 

Detection Systems Proceedings October 5-8, 1993 pp. 76-86

Ritchie, R.K.; Thompson, P.C.P.; DeBono, R.F.; Danylewich-May, L. and Kim, L.

"Detection of Explosives, Narcotics and Taggant Vapors by an IMS Particle Detector"

Proceedings of SPIE ---the International Society for Optical Engineering 1994, 2092 Substance 

Detection Systems Proceedings October 5-8, 1993 pp. 87-93

Rodacy, P.

"The Minimum Detection Limits of RDX and TNT Deposited on Various Surfaces as Determined by 

Ion Mobility Spectroscopy"

Report 1993, SAND-92-0229; Order No. DE93018521 27 pp. from: Energy Res. Abstr. 1993, 

18(11) Abstract No. 33315 

Rodacy, P.; Leslie, P.; Klassen, S. and Silva, R.

"Ion Mobility Spectroscopic Techniques fo the Detection and Identification of Explosives"

Proc. 5th Inter. Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos. Washington, DC December 4-8, 1995 

Midkiff, C. -Ed Dept. of Treasury, BATF October, 1997
41

Ronay, C.

"Security and Forensic Science as Applied to Modern Explosives"

Spec. Pub. - R. Soc. Chem. 1997, 203(Explosives in the Service of Man) 102-106

Rounbehler, D.P.; MacDonald, S.J.; Lieb, D.P. and Fine, D.H.

"Analysis of Explosives Using High Speed Gas Chromatography with Chemiluminescent Detection"

Proc. First Int. Symp. Explos. Detect. Technol. Khan, S.M. -Ed. FAA Atlantic City, NJ 

November 13-15, 1991 pp. 703-713

Sarthou, J.C.

"Application of a Desorption-Concentration-Injection Device (D.C.I. Platine) to Explosives Detection"

Proc. Third Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos. Mannheim, FRG July 10-13, 1989 pp. 37-1 to 37-10

Sawada, T.; Takahashi, M.; Takeuchi, F. and Sakai, H. 

"Detector for Degree of Emulsification and Stability of Emulsion Explosives"

Pat. Jpn. Kokai Tokkyo Koho JP 04,337,454 [92,337,454] 25 Nov 1992 Appl. 91/137,095 14 

May 1991 (Nippon Oil and Fats Co. Ltd.)

Scaplehorn, A.W.

"Birmingham Six Pub Bombing Case"

Adv. Anal. Detect. Explos.: Proc. 4th Inter. Symp. Analy. Detect. Explos., September 7-10, 1992 

 Jerusalem, Israel Yinon, J. -Ed. Kluwer Academic Publishers Dordrecht, Holland 1993 pp. 1-10

Schärer, J.

"Switzerland's Explosives Identification Program"

Compendium, Inter. Explos. Symp. Fairfax, VA September 18-22, 1995 Treasury Dept., BATF 

April 1996 pp. 157-175

Schultz-Jander, D.A.; Redlich, D. and Parlar, H.

"Analysis of Nitroaromatic Explosives in the Lower ppt Range with Tandem-Immunoaffinity-ReversedPhase Chromatography

Presented: 214th ACS National Meeting Los Vegas, NV September 7-11, 1997 ANAL # 78

Selavka, C.M.; Strobel, R.A. and Tontarski, R.E.

"The Systematic Identification of Smokeless Powders"

Presented: International Association of Forensic Sciences Meeting

Adelaide, Australia 1990 Abstract FE268
42

Selavka, C.M.; Strobel, R.A. and Tontarski, R.E.

"The Systematic Identification of Smokeless Powders: An Update"

Proc. Third Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos. Mannheim, FRG July 10-13, 1989 pp. 3-1 to 3-25

Shani, Y.; Bukshpan, S. and Bromberg, A.

"An Automatic Detection System of Explosives"

Proc. 5th Inter. Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos. Washington, DC December 4-8, 1995 

Midkiff, C. -Ed Dept. of Treasury, BATF October, 1997

Skidmore, C.B.; Phillips, D.S. and Crane, N.B.

"Microscopical Examination of Plastic Bonded Explosives"

Microscope 1997, 45(4) 127-136 4th Quarter

Slack, G.C.; McNair, H.M. and Wasserzug, L.

"Characterization of Semtex by Supercritical Fluid Extraction and Off-Line GC-ECD and GC-MS"

J. High Resolut. Chromatogr. 1992, 15(2) 102-104 February

Smith, K.D.; McCord, B.R.; MacCrehan, W.A.; Mount, K. and Rowe, W.F.

"Detection of Smokeless Powder Residue on Pipe Bombs by Micellar Electrokinetic Capillary

Electrophoresis"

Proc. 5th Inter. Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos. Washington, DC December 4-8, 1995 

Midkiff, C. -Ed Dept. of Treasury, BATF October, 1997

J. Forensic Sci. 1999, 44(4) 789-794 July

Snyder, A.P.; Liebman, S.A.; Schroeder, M.A. and Fifer, R.A.

"Characterization of Cyclotrimethylenetrinitramine (RDX) by Pyrolysis Water/Deuterium Oxide

Atmospheric-Pressure Ionization Tandem Mass Spectrometry"

Org. Mass Spectrom. 1990, 25(1) 61-66

Snyder, A.P.; Liebman, S.A.; Bulusu, S.; Schroeder, M.A. and Fifer, R.A.

"Characterization of Cyclotetramethylenetrinitramine (HMX) Thermal Degradation by Isotope Analysis 

with Analytical Pyrolysis - Atmospheric Pressure Ionization Tandem Mass Spectrometry"

Org. Mass Spectrom. 1991, 26(12) 1109-1118

Spangler, G.E.

"A Study on the Stability of the (M+NO2) Ion for RDX in Ion Mobility Spectrometry"

Proc. 5th Inter. Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos. Washington, DC December 4-8, 1995 

Midkiff, C. -Ed Dept. of Treasury, BATF October, 1997

Steinfeld, J.I. and Wormhoudt, J.

"EXPLOSIVES DETECTION: A Challenge for Physical Chemistry"

Annu. Rev. Phys. Chem. 1998, 49 203-232

Stine, G.Y.
43

"An Investigation Into Propellant Stability"

Anal. Chem. 1991, 63(8) 475A-478A April 15

Suceska, M.

"Calculation of Thermodynamic Parameters of Combustion Products of Propellants Under Constant 

Volume Conditions Using the Virial Equation of State. Influence of Vaklues of Virial Coefficients"

J. Energ. Mater. 1999, 17(2/3) 253-278

Sullenger, D.B.; Cantrell, J.S. and Beiter, T.A.

X-ray Powder Diffraction Patterns of Energetic Materials"

Powder Diffraction 1994, 9(1) 2-14 

Sundberg, L.N.; Svensson, L. and Wistedt, I.

"A Comparison Between EGIS Bombsniffer and GC-TEA"

Proc. 5th Inter. Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos. Washington, DC December 4-8, 1995 

Midkiff, C. -Ed Dept. of Treasury, BATF October, 1997

Taka-Ichi, K-I

"Fluorimetric Determination of MMAN as a Sensitizer in Water Gel Explosives by HPLC Using PreColumn Derivatization with 7-Dimethylaminocoumarin-3-Carbonyl Fluoride"

Adv. Anal. Detect. Explos.: Proc. 4th Inter. Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos., September 7-10, 1992 

Jerusalem, Israel Yinon, J. -Ed. Kluwer Academic Publishers Dordrecht, Holland 1993 pp. 209-

222

Takeuchi, H.; and Shima, M.

"Investigation of Lower Explosive Dust Concentration Under Lower humidity Conditions"

Anzen Kogaku 1998, 37(5) 320-326 (Japanese)

Tamiri, T.

"An Improved Procedure for Cleaning Post-Explosion Debris"

Proc. 5th Inter. Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos. Washington, DC December 4-8, 1995 

Midkiff, C. -Ed Dept. of Treasury, BATF October, 1997

Tamiri, T. and Abramovich-Bar, S.

"Spot Tests for Screening Post-Explosion Debris"

Proc. 5th Inter. Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos. Washington, DC December 4-8, 1995 

Midkiff, C. -Ed Dept. of Treasury, BATF October, 1997
44

Tamiri, T.; Zitrin, S.; Abramovich-Bar, S.; Bamberger, Y. and Sterling, J.

"GC/MS Analysis of PETN and NG in Post-Explosion Residues"

Adv. Anal. Detect. Explos.: Proc. 4th Inter. Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos., September 7-10, 1992 

Jerusalem, Israel Yinon, J. -Ed. Kluwer Academic Publishers Dordrecht, Holland 1993 pp. 323-

334

Taylor, L.

"SFE Provides Quick Release of Stubborn Compounds"

R&D Magazine 1992, 34(2) 78-80 February

Taylor, L.

"The Supercritical Fluid Extraction and Analysis of Aged Single-Base Propellants"

Amer. Lab. 1993, 25(8) 22-26 May

Thornton, J.I. and Espinoza, E.O'N.

"Hazard of Testing Smokeless Gunpowder with Nitric Acid" (letter)

J. Forensic Sci. 1992, 37(1) 5 January

Todd, C.

"The Detection and Identification of Explosives Residues with Reference to Legal Proceedings"

Proc. 5th Inter. Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos. Washington, DC December 4-8, 1995 

Midkiff, C. -Ed Dept. of Treasury, BATF October, 1997

Tungol, M.W.; Whitehurst, F.W. and Keagy, R.L.

"Analysis of Plastic Bonded Explosives I: An Analytical Scheme for the Separation and

Characterization of Components"

Proc. Inter. Symp. Forensic Aspects Trace Evid. FBI Quantico, VA June 24-28, 1991 p 273 

Avail. NTIS PB94-145877

Vermette, J.Y.

"Criminal Explosion in a Mine"

Presented: Explosive Investigation Symposium Belfast, Northern Ireland March 20-21, 1995

Abstract: Sci. Justice 1998, 38(1) 51 January-March

Verweij, A.; De Bruyn, P.; Choufoer, C. and Lipman, P.J.L.

"Liquid Chromatographic, Thermospray/Negative Ion, Tandem Mass Spectrometric (LC/TSP/MS/MS) 

Analysis of Some Explosives"

Forensic Sci. Inter. 1993, 60(1,2) 7-13 June

Via, J.C. and Taylor, L.T.

"Chromatographic Analysis of Nonpolymeric Single Base Propellant Components"

J. Chromatogr. Sci. 1992, 30(3) 106-110 March
45

Volk, F.

"Analysis of Reaction Products of Propellants and High Explosives"

Proc. Third Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos. Mannheim, FRG July 10-13, 1989 pp. 12-1 to 12-18

Volk, F.

"Analysis of the Detonation Products of Insensitive High Explosives"

Adv. Anal. Detect. Explos.: Proc. 4th Inter. Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos., September 7-10, 1992 

Jerusalem, Israel Yinon, J. -Ed. Kluwer Academic Publishers Dordrecht, Holland 1992 pp. 223-

239

Volk, F.

"Detonation Products as a Function of Initiation Strength, Ambient Gas and Binder Systems of

Composite Explosives"

Proc. 5th Inter. Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos. Washington, DC December 4-8, 1995 

Midkiff, C. -Ed Dept. of Treasury, BATF October, 1997

Voyksner, R.D.

"Modern Methods of LC/MS: Electrospray, Thermospray and Particle Beam"

Presented: 4th Int. Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos. Jerusalem, Israel September 7-10, 1992 Abstract 

K2

Wallace, C.L. and Midkiff, C.R. Jr.

"Smokeless Powder Characterization - A Investigative Tool in Pipe Bombings"

Adv. Anal. Detect. Explos.: Proc. 4th Inter. Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos., September 7-10, 1992 

Jerusalem, Israel Yinon, J. -Ed. Kluwer Academic Publishers Dordrecht, Holland 1992 pp. 455-

461

Wallace, J.S. and McKeown, W.J.

"Sampling Procedures for Firearms and/or Explosives Residues"

J. Forensic Sci. Soc. 1993, 33(2) 107-116 June 

Walters, A.N.

"Systematic Approach to the Identification of Explosives Residues VIII: Ascorbic Acid Containing 

Propellants"

Proc. 5th Inter. Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos. Washington, DC December 4-8, 1995 

Midkiff, C. -Ed Dept. of Treasury, BATF October, 1997

Walters, A.N. and Midkiff, C.R. Jr.

"Systematic Approach to the Identification of Explosive Residues. VII. Slurry/Gel and Emulsion

Explosives" 

Proc. Inter. Symp. Forensic Aspects Trace Evid. FBI Quantico, VA June 24-28, 1991 pp 267-

268 Avail. NTIS PB94-145877
46

Warren, D.; Hiley, R.W.; Phillips, S.S. and Ritchie, K.

"Novel Technique for the Combined Recovery, Extraction and Clean-up of Forensic Organic and 

Inorganic Trace Explosives Samples"

Science & Justice 1999, 39(1) 11-18 January-March

Watson, G.; Horton, W. and Staples, E.

"Vapor Detection Using SAW Vapor Detectors"

Proc. First Int. Symp. Explos. Detect. Technol. Khan, S.M. -Ed. FAA Atlantic City, NJ 

November 13-15, 1991 pp. 589-603

Whelan, J.P.; Kusterbeck, A.W.; Wemhoff, G.A.; Bredehorst, R. and Ligler, F.S.

"Continuous-Flow Immunosensor for Detection of Explosives"

Anal. Chem. 1993, 65(24) 3561-3565 December 15

White, G. M.

"An Explosive Drug Case"

J. Forensic Sci. 1992, 37(2) 652-656 March

Whitehurst, F.W.

"Toward a Complete Analysis of Mouldable Plastic Explosives"

Presented: 200th ACS National Meeting Washington, DC August 26-31, 1990 Abstract: HIST 

17

Whitten, W.B.; Dale, J.M. and Ramsey, J.M.

"Detection of Explosives Material on Single Microparticles"

Proc. First Int. Symp. Explos. Detect. Technol. Khan, S.M. -Ed. FAA Atlantic City, NJ 

November 13-15, 1991 pp. 637-641

Williams, D.

"The Bombing of the World Trade Center in New York City"

Inter. Crim. Pol. Rev. 1995, 452-453 32-36

Williams, P.E.

"The Influence of the Reaction Rate of Explosives on Blast Effects"

Proc. 5th Inter. Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos. Washington, DC December 4-8, 1995 

Midkiff, C. -Ed Dept. of Treasury, BATF October, 1997

Woodward, G.A.

"Code-B Microtracing System"

Compendium, Inter. Explos. Symp. Fairfax, VA September 18-22, 1995 Treasury Dept., BATF 

April 1996 pp. 237-238
47

Woolfson-Bartfeld, D.; Grushka, E.; Abramovich-Bar, S. and Bamberger, Y.

"Detection and Analysis of Inorganic Anions in Explosive Residues by Reversed-Phase Ion-Pair 

Chromatography"

Proc. Third Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos. Mannheim, FRG July 10-13, 1989, pp. 19-1 to 19-14

Woolfson-Bartfeld, D.; Grushka, E.; Abramovich-Bar, S.; Levy, S. and Bamberger, Y.

"Reversed-Phase Ion-Pair Chromatography with Indirect Photometric Detection of Inorganic Anions 

from Residues of Low Explosives"

J. Chromatogr. 1990, 517 305-315

Wright, A.D.; Jennings, K.R. and Peters, R.

"Tandem Mass Spectrometric Identification of Explosives Adsorbed on Organic Substrates"

Adv. Anal. Detect. Explos.: Proc. 4th Inter. Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos., September 7-10, 1992 

Jerusalem, Israel Yinon, J. -Ed. Kluwer Academic Publishers Dordrecht, Holland 1992 pp. 291-

298

Yelverton, B.J.

"Analysis of RDX Vapors in Pre- and Post-detonations Using the Ion Mobility Spectrometer Under 

Field Conditions"

J. Energ. Mater. 1988, 6(1-2) 73-80 March/June

Yinon, J.

"Identification of Explosives' Mixtures by Tandem Mass Spectrometry (MS/MS)

Can. Soc. Forensic Sci. J. 1988, 21(1/2) 46-53 March/June

Yinon, J.

"Forensic Identification of Explosives by Mass Spectrometry and Allied Techniques"

Forensic Sci. Rev. 1991, 3(1) 17-27 June

Yinon, J.

"MS/MS Techniques in Forensic Science"

in: Forensic Science Progress 5 1991, Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg, Germany pp. 2-29

Yinon, J.

"Environmental and Biomedical Applications of Analysis of Explosives"

Proc. Third Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos. Mannheim, FRG July 10-13, 1989, pp. 2-1 to 2-12

Yinon, J.

"MS/MS CID Fragmentation Processes in Nitronaphthalenes"

Adv. Anal. Detect. Explos.: Proc. 4th Inter. Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos., September 7-10, 1992 

Jerusalem, Israel Yinon, J. -Ed. Kluwer Academic Publishers Dordrecht, Holland 1992 pp. 277-

290
48

Yinon, J.; Bulusu, S.; Axenrod, T. and Yazdekhasti, H.

"Mass Spectral Fragmentation Pathways in Some Glycoluril-type Explosives. A Study by Collisioninduced Dissociation and Isotope Labeling"

Org. Mass Spectrom. 1994, 29 625-631

Yinon, J.; Johnson, J.V.; Bernier, U.R.; Yost, Y.A.; Mayfield, H.T.; Mahone, W.C. and Vorbeck, C.

"Reactions in the Mass Spectrometry of a Hydride Meisenheimer Complex of 2,4,6-Trinitrotoluene 

(TNT)" 

J. Mass Spectrom. 1995, 30(5)715-722

Yinon, J.; Yost, R.A. and Bulusu, S.

"Thermal Decomposition Characterization of Explosives by Pyrolysis-Gas Chromatography-Mass 

Spectrometry"

J. Chromatogr. 1994, 688 231-242

Yinon, J. and Zitrin, S.

Modern Methods and Applications in Analysis of Explosives May 1993 New York, NY John 

Wiley & Sons Inc. 305pp. 

Yinon, J.; Zitrin, S. and Tamiri, T.

"Reactions Observed in the Mass Spectrometry of Nitro-explosives"

Presented: 205th ACS National Meeting Denver, CO March 28 - April 2, 1993 ANYL # 83 

Zaki, M.T.M.; Bassioni, H.H.; Sedra, M.N.R. and Attiya, S.M.

"Spectrophotometric Determination of Lead in Some Propellants"

Propellants, Explos. Pyrotech. 1990, 15(1) 11-13 February

Zhou, H. and Nau, D.R.

"Solid Phase Extraction of Explosives Coupled to HPLC Analysis with Diode Array Detection"

Presented: HPLC '98 St. Louis, MO May 2-8, 1998

Zitrin, S.

"Twenty Five Years of Involvement in the Analysis of Explosives"

Proc. 5th Inter. Symp. Anal. Detect. Explos. Washington, DC December 4-8, 1995 

Midkiff, C. -Ed Dept. of Treasury, BATF October, 1997

Zitrin, S.

"Analysis of Explosives by Infrared Spectrometry and Mass Spectrometry"

in: Forensic Invest. Explos. Beveridge, A.D. - Ed. London, Taylor & Francis 1998 pp. 231-265 

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Forensic Sci. Int. 1995, 75(1) 11-23
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Fultz, M.L.

"The Effect of Sample Preparation on the Identification of Class 4 and Class 5 Petroleum Products"

Presented: 46th Annual Meeting AAFS San Antonio, TX February 14-19, 1994 Abstract # B84

Galperin,Y.; de Leon, R.; Lee, R. and Kaplan, I.

"Gasoline Oxygenate Analysis in Environmental Samples by 2-D Gas Chromatography"

Presented: 33rd ACS Western Regional Meeting Irvine, CA October 21-25, 1997 Paper # 62

Ghirelli, R.; Amini, H.; Kerger, B.; Dodge, D. and Richter, R.

"MTBE Water Contamination: Key Considerations for Remediation, Risk Assessment, and Risk

Management"

Presented: 33rd ACS Western Regional Meeting Irvine, CA October 21-25, 1997 Paper # 104

Gialamas, D.M.

"Is it Gasoline or Insecticide?"

Presented: CAC Fall Seminar San Diego, CA October 1993 

The CAC News 1994, 16-20 Spring 

Goldstein, H.M. and Bidanset, J.H.

"Post Fire Accelerant Residue Study - Hydrocarbon Patterns to be Expected in Arson Determination"

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Gororski, J.

"Low-Level Analyses of MTBE and Other Ether Fuel Oxygenates in Natural Waters"

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Grosjean, D.; Grosjean, E. and Rassmussen, R.

"Ambient Concentrations of MTBE: A One-Year Study in Porto Alegre, Brazil

Presented: 33rd ACS Western Regional Meeting Irvine, CA October 21-25, 1997 Paper # 61

Harmer, R.L.; Moss, R.D.; Noland, T.E. and Thaman, R.N.

"Liquid Burn Patterns on Linoleum"

Fire Arson Invest. 1983, 33(4) 3-4 June
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"Impurities in Activated Charcoal"

Arson Anal. Newsl. 1986, 9(1) 13-19 January

Henderson, R.W.

"Fire Losses and Negative Samples"

Nat. Fire Arson Rep. 1992, 10(1/2) 14-15

Henderson, R.W.

"Aromatic Compounds and Fire Debris Analysis"

Presented: 44th Annual Meeting Amer. Acad. Forensic Sci. New Orleans, LA February 17-22, 1992 

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Hewitt, A.D.

"Biodegradation of Volatile Organic Compounds in Soil Samples"

Amer. Environ. Lab. 1997, 9(7) 1, 5-7 August

Higgins, M.

"Turpentine, Accelerant or Natural???"

Fire Arson Invest. 1987, 38(2) 10 December

Hindshaw, J.V.

"Headspace Sampling"

LC-GC 1990, 8(5) 362-368 May

Hirz, R.

"Gasoline Brand Identification and Individualization of Gasoline Lots"

J. Forensic Sci. Soc. 1989, 29(2) 91-101 March/April

Hirz, R. and Rizzi, A.M.

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Hirz, R. and Rizzi, A.M.

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Chromatographia 1991, 31(5/6) 224-232 March

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"A Fire Investigation Involving Combustion of Carpet Material"

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"Detection of Extinguishing Agents"

Tieline 1997, 21(1/2) 21-28 Summer/Winter

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Kostiainen, R.

"Effect of Operating Parameters in Purge-and-Trap GC-MS of Polar and Non-Polar Organic

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Chromatographia 1994, 38(11/12) 709-714 June 

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"Effects of Container Size and Volatility on Relative Detectability of Accelerants by Purge and Trap vs 

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Arson Anal. Newsl. 1984, 8(1) 1-14 January

Nat. Fire Arson Rep. 1984, 3(1) 8-10

Lentini, J.

"Incidental Accelerants"

Nat. Fire Arson Rep. 1983, 2(3) 8 September/October

Lentini, J.

"Avoiding Contamination"

Fire Arson Inv. 1985, 36(1) 21-22 September

Lentini, J.

"Differentiation of Asphalt and Smoke Condensates from Liquid Petroleum Distillates Using GC/MS"

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Lentini, J. and Waters, L.V.

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Arson Anal. Newsl. 1982, 6(3) 48-55 May

Lincoln, S.

"Charcoal Lighter Fluid Used as an Arson Accelerant"

Fire Arson Invest. 1991, 42(1) 46-47 September
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Contam. Ambiental. 1988, 4(1) 65-71 (in Spanish)

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J. Forensic Sci. 1980, 25(1) 162-167 January 

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"Comparison of Automotive Gasolines Using Capillary Gas Chromatography II: Limitations of

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Mann, D.C. and Gresham, W.R.

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"Diesel Fuel Derived from Vegetable Oils, V[1]: Gas Chromatographic Determination of Free Glycerol 

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Chromatographia 1993, 37(11/12) 623-626 December 

Moorehead, W. and Dickan, T.

"Capillary Gas Chromatography Characterization and Classification of Some Hydrocarbon Solvents 

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Presented: 86th Semi-annual Seminar, CAC San Pedro, CA Autumn, 1995

Abstract: Science and Justice 1996, 36(3) 203 July/September

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"New and Unusual Ignitable Liquids"

Newsl. Southern Assoc. Forensic Sci. 1995, 23(2) 27-31 September
8

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"The Use of Activated Charcoal Strips for Fire Debris Extractions by Passive Diffusion. Part 1: The 

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Newman, R.; Gilbert, M. and Lothridge, K.

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Newman, R.; Lothridge, K. and Dietz, W.R.

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Nowicki, J.F.

"Control Samples in Arson Analysis"

Arson Anal. Newsl. 1981, 5(1) 1-5 January

Nowicki, J.F.

"An Accelerant Classification Scheme Based on Analysis by Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry 

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Nowicki, J.F.

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9

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"Retesting of Accelerant Residue Samples"

Fire Arson Invest. 1992, 42(3) 10-14 March

O'Donnell, J.F.

"Interferences from Backgrounds in Accelerant Residue Analysis"

Fire Arson Invest. 1989, 39(4) 25-27 June

Pannuto, P.M. and Fultz, M.L.

"A Survey of Specialty Solvents Encountered in the Examination of Fire Debris"

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Peterson, J.L. and Fabricant, E.

"Report No. 14 Arson Examination Laboratory Proficiency Testing Program"

The Forensic Sciences Foundation Rockville, MD 1976

Poerschmann, J.; Goerig, A.; Herzschuh, R.; Wettengel, R. and Guenther, K.

"Analysis and Technology of Sulfite Turpentine. Part 1. Investigation of Sulfite Turpentine by Gas 

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Chem. Tech. (Leipzig) 1990, 42(1) 27-31 (in German)

Potts, M.

"Contaminant in KAPAK Bags"

TIELINE 88 1988, 13(1) 17-27

Rapley, P.

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Reeve, V.; Jeffery, J.; Weihs, D. and Jennings, W.

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Scheibler, P.; Poelchen, W. and Schramek, C.H.J.
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Pharmazie 1995, 50(7) 496-497 (in German)

Schmierbach, D. and Smith, C.G.

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Sheff, L. M. and Siegel, J.A.

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Sheff, L. M. and Siegel, J.A.

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J. Forensic Sci. 1994, 39(5) 1201-1214 September

Sliva, G. and Verrett, G.

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Abstract: Can. Soc. Forensic Sci. J. 1990, 23(4) 133 December

Small, J.L. and Milroy, S.

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Stackhouse, C.S.

"Will the Real Lamp Oil Please Stand Up?"

Arson Anal. Newsl. 1986, 9(2) 21-31 April (publ. 1987)

Stackhouse, C.C.

"Lacquer Thinners-Rare But Not Forgotten"

Presented: 42nd Annual Meeting Amer.Acad. Forensic Sci. Cincinnati, OH February 19-24, 1990 

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Stone, I.C. and Lomonte, J.N.

"False Positives in Analysis of Fire Debris"

Fire Arson Inv. 1984, 34(3) 36-40 March

Sturaro, A.; Parvoli, G. and Doretti, L.

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Chromatographia 1992, 33(1/2) 53-57 January

Sumi, K. and Tsuchiya, Y.

"Combustion Products of Polymeric Materials Containing Nitrogen in their Chemical Structure"

J. Fire Flammability 1973, 4 15-22

Tindall, R. and Dietz, W.R.

"The Effects of Time, Temperature, Strip Size and Concentration in the Use of Activated Charcoal 

Strips in Fire Debris Analysis"

Presented: 44th Annual Meeting Amer. Acad. Forensic Sci. New Orleans, LA February 17-22, 1992 

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Tindall, R. and Dietz, W.R.

"Physical and Chemical Factors Influencing the Recovery of Accelerants from Activated Charcoal

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Presented: 44th Annual Meeting Amer. Acad. Forensic Sci. New Orleans, LA February 17-22, 1992 

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Tindall, R. and Dietz, W.R.

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Tontarski, R.E. (letter to the editor)

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Newsl. Midwest Assoc. Forensic Sci. 1985, 14(3) 20-21 July

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J. Forensic Sci. 1991, 36(4) 1059-1073 July

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Fire Arson Invest. 1993, 44(1) 53-55 September

Trimpe, M.A.

"Case Study" (Peak from melted plastic)

Arson Anal. Newsl. 1983, 7(5-6) 110-113 September/November
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Fire and Polymers II 1995 Chapter 26, pp. 393-406 Amer. Chem. Soc. 

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"Forensic Geochemistry of Subsurface Gasoline Contamination - Whose Gasoline is it and When Was it 

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Presented: ACS NERM Saratoga Springs, NY June 22-25, 1997 Abstract #69

Wade, M.J.

"Forensic Geochemical Assessment of Co-mingling Subsurface Hydrocarbon Plumes at a Heavy

Industry Property?"

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Wang, J.; Almirall, J.R. and Furton, K.G.

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Journal Article Steffen, A; Determination of liquid accelerants in arson suspected fire debris Analytical Communications 1996 33(4): 129–131 DCM A new method for the detection of selected flammable liquid

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Journal Article Aldridge, T A thin layer chromatographic clean-up for arson distillates Arson Analysis Newsletter 1981 5(3): 39-42 MS [No Abstract] Introduction: Steam distillation of arson materials

Journal Article Baldwin, R Adsorption-elution technique for concentration of hydrocarbon Arson Analysis Newsletter 1977 1(6): 9-12 MS [No Abstract] Excerpt: In analysis of some samples submitted

Journal Article Brettell, T; The detection of arson accelerants using headspace gas Arson Analysis Newsletter 1984 8(4): 84-107 MAT No abstract

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Journal Article DeHaan, JD Arson evidence packaging Arson Analysis Newsletter 1978 2(3): 9-13 MAT No abstract

Journal Article DeHaan, JD; Evaluation of Kapak plastic pouches Arson Analysis Newsletter 1981 5(1): 6-11 MAT [No Abstract] Introduction: A supply of Scotchpak brand heatJournal Article Garten, M Capillary gas chromatography of isoparaffinic accelerants Arson Analysis Newsletter 1982 6(4): 65-71 MAT No abstract

Journal Article Graves, R; Accelerant analysis: Gasoline Arson Analysis Newsletter 1977 1(5): 5-12 MAT [No Abstract] Excerpt: The most common accelerants

Journal Article Guinther, CJ; The analysis and identification of weathered or fire-aged gasoline at Arson Analysis Newsletter 1983 7(1): 1-5 MS [No Abstract] From Introduction: This paper will illustrate the

Journal Article Henderson, R Impurities in activated charcoal Arson Analysis Newsletter 1986 9(1): 13-19 MS [No Abstract] Excerpt: Activated charcoal is commonly used

Journal Article Juhala, JA A method for adsorption of flammable vapors by direct insertion of Arson Analysis Newsletter 1982 6(2): 32-40 MS [No Abstract] Expert from Introduction: The purge and trap

Journal Article Juhala, JA Determination of fire debris vapors using an acid stripping Arson Analysis Newsletter 1979 3(4): 1-19 MS [No Abstract] Excerpt from Introduction: We present here the

Journal Article Juhala, JA; A sensitive, rapid and economical method for analyzing fire debris Arson Analysis Newsletter 1986 9(1): 1-11 MS [No Abstract] Excerpt: Most of the charcoal adsorption

Journal Article Kubler, D; Given Gas purge and trap isolation of accelerants from fire debris Arson Analysis Newsletter 1981 5(6): 82-93 MS [No Abstract] Excerpt from Introduction: Because of the great

Journal Article Kubler, D; The isolation of accelerants by head space sampling and by steam Arson Analysis Newsletter 1981 5(5): 64-79 MS [No Abstract] Excerpt from Introduction: Head space sampling

Journal Article Kubler, D; Relative hydrocarbon detectability by flame ionization detection for Arson Analysis Newsletter 1982 6(4): 73-82 MS [No Abstract] Introduction: We have recently contrasted basic

Journal Article Long, W Identification of dyes in gasoline Arson Analysis Newsletter 1978 2(3): 2-4 MS Purpose: The purpose of this laboratory experiment is to: (1)

Journal Article Loscalzo, P; Results of arson detection survey Arson Analysis Newsletter 1977 1(6): 4-8 MS No abstract

Journal Article Midkiff, C Applications of polar liquid phases to the gas chromatographic Arson Analysis Newsletter 1980 3(6): 1-22 Armstrong [No abstract] Although silicones are the most widely used

Journal Article Midkiff, C Separation and concentration of flammable liquids in arson evidence Arson Analysis Newsletter 1978 2(6): 8-20 Armstrong [No Abstract] A review of distillation and solvent extraction

Journal Article Moss, R; The analysis of gasoline dye in fire debris samples by thin layer Arson Analysis Newsletter 1982 6(1): 1-14 Armstrong [No Abstract] Excerpt: The gas chromatograph is probably the

Journal Article Nowicki, J Control samples in arson analysis Arson Analysis Newsletter 1981 5(1): 1-5 Armstrong [No Abstract] Excerpt: The following case illustrates the

Journal Article Nowicki, J; Comparison of fire debris analysis techniques Arson Analysis Newsletter 1983 7(5-6): 98-108 Armstrong [No Abstract] From Introduction: The purpose of this

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Journal Article Thornton, J; The implications of refining operations to the characterization and Arson Analysis Newsletter 1979 3(2): 1-16 DCM [No Abstract] Excerpt from Introduction: Petroleum materials
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Journal Article Trimpe, M; Training fires as exercises for laboratory analysts Arson Analysis Newsletter 1981 5(6): 94-102 DCM [No Abstract] Introduction: Fire departments and fire

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