Chemical Analysis of Firearms, Ammunition, and Gunshot Residue

ISBN-13: 9781498761543 / Angielski / Twarda / 2018 / 325 str.

James Smyth Wallace

Opis

Chemical Analysis of Firearms, Ammunition, and Gunshot Residue, Second Edition continues in the tradition of the popular first edition, focusing on forensic issues relating to the chemical aspects of firearms and ammunition. It draws on the latest published literature and is fully updated, introducing the history and development of firearms and ammunition including advances in their chemical analysis.

Spis treści

Part I. Introduction  1. Definitions  Part II. 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 III. 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 IV. Firearm Discharge Residue  Chapter 16. Firearm Discharge Residue Techniques  17. Properties of Firearm Discharge Residue  Part V. Experimental  18. Scenes of Crime Experiences  19. Objectives, Sampling Procedures, Instrumentation, and Conditions  20. Particle Classification Scheme  21. Casework Related Tests  22. Analysis of Ammunition  23. Ammunition Containing Mercury  24. Lead Free Ammunition  Part VI. Suspect Processing Procedures  25. Firearm Discharge Residue Sampling  26. Sampling of Skin and Clothing Surfaces for Firearm Discharge Residue  27. Development of a Method for Organic Firearm Discharge Residue Detection  28. Consequences of Incorrect GSR Evidence  29. Conclusion

O autorze

Dr. James Smyth Wallace is a retired forensic scientist who worked in the firearms section of the Northern Ireland Forensic Science Laboratory for nearly 25 years. He worked numerous complex and controversial cases including a number of terrorist-related incidents. Previously a member of the Forensic Science Service, he is interested in quality assurance, crime scene examination, and all aspects of research in the development of chemical examinations relating to firearms casework.