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How is spectroscopy used in forensics or in industry?

Organic Chemistry Combined Analytical Methods

1 Answer

Ernest Z.

Jan 16, 2016

Here are just a few of the ways that spectroscopy is used in forensics.

Explanation:

Different techniques are often used on the same samples, because each method gives different
information.

Near-IR and Fourier Transform IR spectroscopy

measurement of blood alcohol content

analysis of drug, fibre, and paint samples

visualization of bruises and bite marks on tissue

detection of blood and explosives

Diffuse Reflectance Near-IR Spectroscopy

establishing time of death

Raman Spectroscopy

analysis of paint and fibres.

analysis of inks, explosives, drugs, and minerals

Ultraviolet Spectroscopy
detection of body fluids, hair, and fibres

detection of latent fingerprints.

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