On-site Analysis of Explosives in Various Matrices
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has developed several different strategies and technologies for the on-site detection of explosives. These on-site detection techniques include a colorimetric test, thin layer chromatography (TLC) kit and portable gas chromatography mass spectrometer (GC/MS). The screening of suspicious containers on-site and the search for trace explosive residue in a post-blast forensic investigation are of great importance. For these reasons, LLNL's Forensic Science Center has developed a variety of fieldable detection technologies to screen for a wide range of explosives in various matrices and scenarios. Ideally, what is needed is a fast, accurate, easy-to-use, pocket-size and inexpensive field screening test for explosives.
- Research Organization:
- Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-48
- OSTI ID:
- 928200
- Report Number(s):
- UCRL-PROC-218505; TRN: US200815%%777
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: Presented at: On-site Analysis of Explosives in Various Matrices, St. Petersburg, Russia, Sep 07 - Sep 08, 2005
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
Similar Records
Design concepts and performance criteria in the development of a compact, person-portable GC/MS system
Rapid On-Site Environmental Sampling and Analysis of Propellant Stabilizers and their Decomposition Products by Portable Sampling and Thin-Layer Chromotography Kits