Gunpowder Residues Detection by Anodic Stripping Voltammetry

• NCJ Number: 85193
• Journal: Forensic Science International Volume: 20 Issue: 3 Dated: (November/December 1982) Pages: 269-276
• Author(s): C Brihaye; R Machiroux; G Gillain
• Date Published: 1982
• Length: 8 pages
• Publication Format: Article
• Language: English
• Country: Switzerland

Annotation

Anodic stripping voltammetry has been applied to the quantitative detection of gunpowder residues.

Abstract

This technique allows a simple and fast simultaneous determination of Pb and Sb, with low cost instrumentation and avoids the necessity of highly specialized personnel. It can be extended to other problems of interest in the field of forensic laboratory work. (Publisher abstract)