2nd Edition

Forensic Applications of Mass Spectrometry

Edited By Jehuda Yinon Copyright 1994

    Forensic Applications of Mass Spectrometry combines the most current developments in applications of mass spectrometry techniques to forensic analyses. The techniques discussed include:

  • capillary-GC/MS
  • thermospray-LC/MS
  • tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS)
  • pyrolysis-GC/MS
  • isotope ratio mass spectrometry
    The applications include:
  • analysis of body fluids and hair for drugs of abuse
  • drug testing in sports
  • analysis of accelerants in fire debris
  • detection of hidden explosives in luggage and mail
  • identification of explosives in post-explosion debris
  • examination of evidential materials (paints, fibers, synthetic polymers)
  • authentication of regulated products (flavoring substances, fruit juices)
  • protection of industrial products by isotopic signature
  • GC/MS Analysis of Body Fluids for Drugs of Abuse (J. Cody and R.L. Foltz). Forensic Drug Testing by Mass Spectrometric Analysis of Hair (W.A. Baumgartner, C.-C. Cheng, T.D. Donahue, G.F. Hayes, V.A. Hill, and H. Scholtz). Mass Spectrometry in Sports Testing (J. Park, S. Park, D. Lho, and B. Chung). Analysis of Accelerants in Fire Debris by GC/MS (W. Bertsch and G. Holzer). Forensic Applications of Pyrolysis-Mass Spectrometry (T.O. Munson). Detection and Identification of Explosives by Mass Spectrometry (D.D. Fetterolf). Use of Isotope Ratios in Forensic Analysis (J.L. Brazier).

    Biography

    Jehuda Yinon, Ph.D., is one of the top forensic chemists in the world. As the editor of this authoritative volume, he compiles the knowledge of leading experts to demonstrate the use of novel mass spectrometry techniques in a vast range of forensic applications.