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1. Weathering Patterns of Ignitable Liquids with the Advanced Distillation Curve Method
Series: Journal of Research (NIST JRES)
Report Number: 118.003
Topic: Forensics
Published: 1/17/2013
Authors: Samuel Allen, Thomas J Bruno
Abstract: One can take advantage of the striking similarity of ignitable liquid vaporization (or weathering) patterns and the separation observed during distillation to predict the composition of residual compounds in fire debris. This is done with the ad ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=907398

2. Topography Measurements and Performance Comparisons between NIST SRM 2460 Standard Bullet Masters and BKA Bullet Replicas
Topic: Forensics
Published: 7/31/2012
Authors: Jun-Feng Song, Theodore Vincent Vorburger, Robert Meryln Thompson, Susan M Ballou, Xiaoyu A Zheng, Thomas B Renegar, Richard M Silver
Abstract: Two Standard Reference Material (SRM) 2460 Bullets produced by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) were used as masters for the fabrication of replica bullets at the Bundeskriminalamt (BKA). The surface topography of the SRM ma ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=908222

3. Development of Ballistics Identification – From Image Comparison to Topography Measurement in Surface Metrology-
Topic: Forensics
Published: 3/22/2012
Authors: Jun-Feng Song, Theodore Vincent Vorburger, Robert Meryln Thompson, Thomas B Renegar, Xiaoyu A Zheng, James H Yen, Richard M Silver, Wei Chu
Abstract: Fired bullets and ejected cartridge cases have unique ballistics signatures left by the firearm. By analyzing the ballistics signatures, forensic examiners can trace these bullets and cartridge cases to the firearm used in a crime scene. Current au ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=908043

4. Concordance and Population Studies along with Stutter and Peak Height Ratio Analysis for the PowerPlex® ESX 17 and ESI 17 Systems
Topic: Forensics
Published: 8/1/2011
Authors: Carolyn R Hill, David Lee Duewer, Margaret C Kline, John M Butler
Abstract: The PowerPlex® ESX 17 and ESI 17 Systems for short tandem repeat (STR) amplification were developed by the Promega Corporation to meet the European Network of Forensic Science Institutes (ENFSI) and the European DNA Profiling (EDNAP) Group recommenda ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=904873

5. Detecting Gravesoil from Headspace Analysis with Adsorption on Short Porous Layer Open Tubular (PLOT) Columns
Topic: Forensics
Published: 7/23/2011
Authors: Tara M Lovestead, Thomas J Bruno
Abstract: Victims of crimes are often buried in clandestine graves. There are several techniques for finding buried bodies or the scattered remains of a victim; however, none of these methods are very reliable or work in all scenarios. One way to detect grav ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=904498

6. Enthalpy of Adsorption for Hydrocarbons on Concrete by Inverse Gas Chromatography
Topic: Forensics
Published: 5/6/2011
Authors: Jason A Widegren, Thomas J Bruno
Abstract: Enthalpies of adsorption, -Δ/H/_a ^0 , are reported for several light hydrocarbons on normal construction concrete. -Δ/H/_a ^0 , which describes the adhesion strength of a molecule on a surface, was determined by gas-solid chromatography wi ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=905950

7. Reliability of Ion Mobility Spectrometry for Qualitative Analysis of Complex, Multicomponent Illicit Drug Samples
Topic: Forensics
Published: 3/20/2011
Authors: Jennifer R Verkouteren, Jessica L Staymates
Abstract: Ion Mobility Spectrometry (IMS) has been used for trace analysis of illicit drugs, but it can also provide reliable qualitative analysis of bulk forensic drug items, despite the complexity of these samples. The drug/drug and drug/excipient combinati ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=900942

8. Prediction and Preliminary Standardization of Fire Debris Constituents with the Advance Distillation Curve Method
Topic: Forensics
Published: 1/12/2011
Authors: Thomas J Bruno, Marcia L Huber, Tara M Lovestead
Abstract: As pointed out by the recent National Academy of Sciences report on forensic sciences, the study of fire patterns and debris in arson fires is in need of additional study and standardization. Part of the current difficulty is in determining the appr ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=902391

9. The Use of Gelatin-Based Samples for Verification of Trace Contraband Vapor Detectors
Topic: Forensics
Published: 7/25/2010
Authors: Jessica L Staymates, John G Gillen
Abstract: This work describes a method to produce inexpensive and field deployable samples that can be used to verify the working condition of trace contraband vapor detectors such as ion mobility spectrometers (IMS). With such instruments, including chemical ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=903461

10. A METHODOLOGY FOR DETECTING RESIDUAL PHOSPHORIC ACID IN POLYBENZOXAZOLE FIBERS
Topic: Forensics
Published: 11/24/2009
Authors: Eun S. Park, John R Sieber, Charles Martin Guttman, Kirk D Rice, Kathleen M. Flynn, Stephanie S Watson, Gale Antrus Holmes
Abstract: There is great interest in the degradation of ballistic fibers from exposure to sunlight and high humidity, because it directly affects the lives of people who use protective ballistic armor. However, to date, no mechanism has been found to explain ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=902056