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Advancing Explosives Detection Capabilities: Vapor Detection

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OSTI ID:1144733

A new, PNNL-developed method provides direct, real-time detection of trace amounts of explosives such as RDX, PETN and C-4. The method selectively ionizes a sample before passing the sample through a mass spectrometer to detect explosive vapors. The method could be used at airports to improve aviation security.

Research Organization:
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
1144733
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English