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Current Methods in Forensic Gunshot Residue Analysis,9780849300295
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Current Methods in Forensic Gunshot Residue Analysis


Edition: 1st
Author(s): Schwoeble, A. J.
ISBN10:  0849300290
ISBN13:  9780849300295
Format:  Hardcover
Pub. Date:  6/27/2000
Publisher(s): CRC

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SummaryTable of Contents
Examines major areas of gunshot residue analysis. Provides more than 100 illustrations depicting weapons, plume concentration, and ammunition characteristics. Presents new research into ammunition formulation, particle formation, and distribution of gunshot residue plumes. DLC: Forensic ballistics.
Gunshot Residue as Forensic Evidence
1(11)
Introduction
1(1)
Value of GSR as Trace Evidence
2(1)
Degradation of GSR
3(1)
Transfer of GSR
3(1)
Specific Areas of GSR Deposition
4(1)
Collection of GSR Evidence
5(2)
General Crime Scene Considerations
7(1)
Examination of GSR
8(1)
References
9(2)
Explanation of Gunshot Residue
11(8)
Particle Formation
12(1)
Classification of GSR Particles
13(2)
Are All GSR Particles Spherical?
13(1)
Shape and Texture of GSR
13(1)
Morphologies of Known GSR Particles from Test Firings
14(1)
Uniqueness of Composition
15(1)
Terminology
15(1)
Environmental Considerations in GSR Examination
16(1)
References
17(2)
Methods for Examination of Gunshot Residue
19(26)
Principal Techniques
19(1)
Scanning Electron Microscopy/Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy
19(13)
Theory of the SEM
20(1)
Features of the SEM
20(1)
How the SEM Works
21(1)
The Column
21(2)
Column Issues
23(1)
Beam/Sample Interaction
23(3)
Detectors
26(1)
Electron Detectors
26(2)
Imaging
28(1)
Imaging Considerations
29(1)
X-Ray Detectors
29(2)
X-Ray Artifacts
31(1)
Working Distance
31(1)
EDS Considerations
32(1)
Automated SEM Analysis
32(1)
Variable Pressure SEM
33(7)
Case Study 1
35(2)
Case Study 2
37(1)
Case Study 3
37(1)
Case Study 4
37(2)
Discussion of Variable Pressure SEM
39(1)
Other Methods of Analysis
40(3)
Color Tests
41(1)
Bulk Methods of Analysis
42(1)
Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (GFAAS)
42(1)
Neutron Activation Analysis (NAA)
42(1)
Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectroscopy (ICP-MS)
42(1)
Capillary Electrophoresis (CE)
43(1)
References
43(2)
A Study of Plume Concentrations
45(36)
The Plume Study
45(30)
Summary of Results
75(1)
Particle Fallout
75(4)
Conclusions
79(1)
References
79(2)
Ammunition
81(44)
Firearms
81(1)
Rifles
82(1)
Shotguns
82(2)
Pistols
84(1)
Cartridges
84(4)
The Cartridge Case
84(3)
Rimfield Cartridge
87(1)
Centerfire Cartridge
87(1)
Cartridge Casing
87(1)
Bullet
88(2)
Powder Charges
90(1)
Primer
90(1)
Head Stamps
91(1)
.22 Caliber Ammunition Composition
92(1)
Ammunition Composition Studies
92(1)
GSR Studies: U.S. Manufacture Pistol Primers
92(2)
General Observations from Test Firings
94(28)
Revolvers vs. Semi-Automatics
122(1)
References
123(2)
Documentation of Evidence and Testimony
125(12)
Note Taking
125(1)
Report Writing
126(4)
Chain of Custody
130(1)
Expert Testimony
131(6)
General Questions and Possible Explanations
131(1)
Expert Qualifications
131(1)
Background Questions
132(5)
Glossary 137(8)
Bibliography 145(20)
Index 165

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