Stable isotope forensics : methods and forensic applications of stable isotope analysis

Stable isotope forensics : methods and forensic applications of stable isotope analysis /

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Main Author: Meier-Augenstein, Wolfram (Author)
Corporate Author: ProQuest (Firm)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley & Sons Ltd., 2018.
Edition:Second edition.
Series:Developments in forensic science.
Subjects:
Chemistry, Forensic.
Stable isotopes.
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245 1 0 |a Stable isotope forensics :  |b methods and forensic applications of stable isotope analysis /  |c Wolfram Meier-Augenstein, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, UK. 
250 |a Second edition. 
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490 1 |a Developments in forensic science 
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504 |a Includes bibliographical references and index. 
505 0 0 |a Machine generated contents note:   |g I.  |t How it Works --   |g I.1.  |t What arc Stable Isotopes'? --   |g I.2.  |t Natural Abundance Variation of Stable Isotopes --   |g I.3.  |t Chemically Identical and Yet Not the Same --   |g I.4.  |t Isotope Effects, Mass Discrimination and Isotopic Fractionation --   |g I.4.1.  |t Physical Chemistry Background --   |g I.4.2.  |t Fractionation Factor α and Enrichment Factor ε --   |g I.4.3.  |t Isotopic Fractionation in Rayleigh Processes --   |g I.4.3.1.  |t Isotopic Fractionation Summary --   |g I.5.  |t Stable Isotopic Distribution and Isotopic Fractionation of Light Elements in Nature --   |g I.5.1.  |t Hydrogen --   |g I.5.2.  |t Oxygen --   |g I.5.3.  |t Carbon --   |g I.5.4.  |t Nitrogen --   |g I.5.5.  |t Sulfur --   |g I.5.6.  |t Isoscapes --   |g I.6.  |t Stable Isotope Forensics in Everyday Life --   |g I.6.1.  |t "Food Forensics" --   |g I.6.1.1.  |t Authenticity and Provenance of Single-Seed Vegetable Oils --   |g I.6.1.2.  |t Authenticity and Provenance of Beverages --   |g I.6.1.3.  |t Caveats --   |g I.6.2.  |t Authenticity and Provenance of other Premium Products --   |g I.6.3.  |t Counterfeit Pharmaceuticals --   |g I.6.4.  |t Environmental Forensics --   |g I.6.5.  |t Wildlife Forensics --   |g I.6.6.  |t Anti-Doping Control --   |g I.7.  |t Summary of Part I --   |t References Part I --   |g II.  |t Instrumentation, Analytical Techniques and Data Quality --   |g II.1.  |t Mass Spectrometry versus Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry --   |g II.1.1.  |t Stability, Isotopic Linearity and Isotopic Calibration --   |g II.2.  |t Instrumentation for Stable Isotope Analysis --   |g II.2.1.  |t Dual-Inlet IRMS Systems --   |g II.2.2.  |t Continuous-Flow IRMS Systems --   |g II.2.3.  |t Bulk Material Stable Isotope Analysis --   |g II.2.3.1.  |t 13C, 15N and 34S --   |g II.2.3.2.  |t 2H and 18O --   |g II.2.4.  |t Compound-Specific Stable Isotope Analysis of Volatile Organic Compounds --   |g II.2.4.1.  |t Compound-Specific 13C or 15N Analysis by GC/C-IRMS --   |g II.2.4.2.  |t Compound-Specific 2H or 18O Analysis by GC/HTC-IRMS --   |g II.2.4.3.  |t Position-Specific Isotope Analysis --   |g II.2.5.  |t Compound-Specific 13C/15N Analysis of Polar, Non-Volatile Organic Compounds by LC-IRMS --   |g II.2.6.  |t Compound-Specific Isotope Analysis and Forensic Compound Identification --   |g II.3.  |t Quality Control and Quality Assurance in Continuous-Flow Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry --   |g II.3.1.  |t Compliance with IUPAC Guidelines is a Prerequisite not a Luxury --   |g II.3.2.  |t Identical Treatment Principle --   |g II.3.3.  |t Importance of Scale Normalization --   |g II.3.3.1.  |t Scale Normalization of Measured δ2H Values to VSMOW --   |g II.3.3.2.  |t Scale Normalization of Measured δ13C Values to VPDB --   |g II.3.3.3.  |t Scale Normalization of Measured δ18O Values to VSMOW --   |g II.3.3.4.  |t Scale Normalization of Measured δ15N Values to Air --   |g II.3.3.5.  |t Scale Normalization of Measured δ34S Values to VCDT --   |g II.4.  |t Points of Note for Stable Isotope Analysis --   |g II.4.1.  |t Preparing for Analysis --   |g II.4.2.  |t Generic Considerations for BSIA --   |g II.4.2.3.  |t Scale Normalization of BSIA --   |g II.4.2.2.  |t Keeping Your Powder Dry --   |g II.4.2.3.  |t Isobaric Interference --   |g II.4.2.4.  |t Ionization Quench Effect --   |g II.4.3.  |t Particular Considerations for BSIA --   |g II.4.3.1.  |t Bulk 15N Analysis of Nitrates --   |g II.4.3.2.  |t Bulk 2hH Analysis of Nitrogen-Rich Compounds --   |g II.4.3.3.  |t Total δ2-H versus True δ2H Values --   |g 11.4.3.4.  |t Organic Compounds with Exchangeable Hydrogen and Implications for 2H Abundance Analysis --   |g II.4.3.4.1.  |t Chemical and Biochemical Considerations -- Example: Hair --   |g II.4.3.5.  |t 2H Analysis of Human Hair --   |g II.4.3.5.1.  |t Two-Point Equilibration with Water at Ambient Temperature --   |g II.4.3.5.2.  |t Two-Point End-Member Comparative Equilibration --   |g II.4.3.5.3.  |t On-Line Two-Point End-Member Comparative Steam Equilibration --   |g II.4.4.  |t Points of Note for CSIA --   |g II.4.4.1.  |t Scale Normalization of GC-IRMS Analyses --   |g II.4.4.2.  |t Isotope Effects in GC-IRMS during Sample Injection --   |g II.4.4.3.  |t Chromatographic Isotope Effect in GC-IRMS --   |g II.4.4.4.  |t Derivatization of Polar Compounds for GC-IRMS --   |g II.4.4.5.  |t Compound-Specific 2H Analysis of N- or C1-Rich Compounds --   |g II.5.  |t Statistical Analysis of Stable Isotope Data within a Forensic Context --   |g II.5.1.  |t Chemometric Analysis --   |g II.5.2.  |t Bayesian Analysis --   |g II.6.  |t Quality Control and Quality Assurance in Forensic Stable Isotope Analysis --   |g II.6.1.  |t Accreditation to ISO 17025 --   |g II.6.1.1.  |t Who Assesses the Assessors? --   |g II.6.2.  |t Forensic Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry Network --   |g II.7.  |t Summary of Part II --   |g II.A.  |t How to Set Up a Laboratory for Continuous-Flow Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry --   |g II.A.1.  |t Pre-Installation Requirements --   |g II.A.2.  |t Laboratory Location --   |g II.A.3.  |t Temperature Control --   |g II.A.4.  |t Power Supply --   |g II.A.5.  |t Gas Supply --   |g II.A.6.  |t Forensic Laboratory Considerations --   |g II.A.7.  |t Finishing Touches --   |g II.B.  |t Sources of International Reference Materials and Tertiary Standards --   |g II.C.  |t Selected Sample Preparation Protocols --   |g II.C.1.  |t Derivatization of Amino Acids for Compound Specific Isotope Analysis by GC-IRMS --   |g II.2.  |t Acid Digest of Carbonate from Bio-apatite for 13C and 18O Analysis --   |g II.C.3.  |t Preparing Silver Phosphate from Bio-apatite for 18O Analysis --   |g II.C.4.  |t Two-Point Water Equilibration Protocol for Determination of Non-ex δ2H Values of Human Hair --   |g II.D.  |t Internet Sources of Guidance and Policy Documents --   |t References Part II --   |g III.  |t Stable Isotope Forensics: Case Studies and Current Research --   |g III.1.  |t Forensic Context --   |g III.1.1.  |t Legal Context --   |g III.2.  |t Distinguishing Drugs --   |g III.2.1.  |t Natural and Semisynthetic Drugs --   |g III.2.1.1.  |t Marijuana --   |g III.2.1.2.  |t Morphine and Heroin --   |g III.2.1.3.  |t Cocaine --   |g III.2.2.  |t Synthetic Drugs --   |g III.2.2.1.  |t Amphetamines --   |g III.2.2.2.  |t Methamphetamine: Synthesis and Isotopic Signature --   |g III.2.2.2.1.  |t Two Different Synthetic Routes -- Clandestine Conditions --   |g III.2.2.3.  |t MDMA: Synthesis and Isotopic Signature --   |g III.2.2.3.1.  |t Three Different Synthetic Routes -- Controlled Conditions --   |g III.2.2.3.2.  |t One Synthetic Route -- Variable Conditions --   |g III.2.3.  |t "Legal Highs" and "Designer Drugs" --   |g III.2.3.1.  |t Mephedrone --   |g III.2.3.2.  |t Piperazines --   |g III.2.4.  |t Excipients --   |g III.2.5.  |t Conclusions --   |g III.3.  |t Elucidating Explosives --   |g III.3.1.  |t Stable Isotope Analysis of Explosives and Precursors --   |g III.3.1.1.  |t Ammonium Nitrate (AN) --   |g III.3.1.2.  |t Hexamine, RDX, C4 and Semtex --   |g III.3.1.3.  |t Isotopic Product/Precursor Relationship --   |g III.3.1.3.1.  |t RDX and HMX --   |g III.3.1.3.2.  |t HMTD and TATP --   |g III.3.1.4.  |t Hydrogen Peroxide --   |g III.3.2.  |t Potential Pitfalls --   |g III.3.3.  |t Conclusions --   |g III.4.  |t Matching Matchsticks --   |g III.4.1.  |t 13C-Bulk Isotope Analysis --   |g III.4.2.  |t 18O-Bulk Isotope Analysis --   |g III.4.3.  |t 2H-Bulk Isotope Analysis --   |g III.4.4.  |t Matching Matches from Fire Scenes --   |g III.4.5.  |t Conclusions --   |g III.5.  |t Provenancing People --   |g III.5.1.  |t Stable Isotope Abundance Variation in Human Tissue --   |g III.5.1.1.  |t Hair and Nails --   |g III.5.1.1.1.  |t Characteristics of Hair --   |g III.5.1.1.2.  |t Characteristics of Nails --   |g III.5.1.1.3.  |t Diagenetic Changes of Keratin --   |g III.5.1.1.4.  |t 2H Isotopic Record in Hair and Nail --   |g III.5.1.1.5.  |t 18O Isotopic Record in Hair and Nail --   |g III.5.1.1.6.  |t 13C Isotopic Record in Hair and Nail --   |g III.5.1.1.7.  |t 15N Isotopic Record in Hair and Nail --   |g III.5.1.2.  |t Bone and Teeth --   |g III.5.1.2.1.  |t Chemical Composition of Bono and Teeth --   |g III.5.1.2.2.  |t Static versus Remodelling Tissue Compartments --   |g III.5.1.2.3.  |t Diagenetic Changes of Hone and Teeth Mineral --   |g III.5.1.2.4.  |t Diagenetic Changes of Type I Collagen --   |g III.5.1.2.5.  |t 18O Isotopic Record in Carbonate and Phosphate from Bio-apatite --   |g III.5.1.2.6.  |t 13C Isotopic Record in Carbonate from Bio-apatite --   |g III.5.1.2.7.  |t Isotopic Record in Type I Collagen --   |g III.5.1.3.  |t Trophic Level Shift Effect on Stable Isotope Abundance Values in Human Tissue --   |g III.5.2.  |t Case Examples --   |g III.5.2.1.  |t Skull from the Sea --   |g III.5.2.2.  |t Human Life Recorded in Hair --   |g III.5.2.3.  |t Found in Newfoundland --   |g III.5.2.4.  |t Case of "The Scissor Sisters" --   |g III.5.2.5.  |t Too Short a Life --   |g III.5.2.6.  |t Saltair Sally --   |g III.5.2.7.  |t Tale of Two Cultures --   |g III.5.3.  |t Conclusions and Caveats --   |g III.6.  |t Stable Isotope Forensics of Other Physical Evidence --   |g III.6.1.  |t Microbial Isotope Forensics --   |g III.6.2.  |t Toxins and Poisons --   |g III.6.3.  |t Paper, Plastic (Bags) and Parcel Tape --   |g III.6.3.1.  |t Paper --   |g III.6.3.2.  |t Plastic and Plastic Bags --   |g III.6.3.3.  |t Parcel Tape --   |g III.6.4.  |t Conclusions --   |g III.7.  |t Evaluative Interpretation of Forensic Stable Isotope Data --   |g III.7.1.  |t Not Scale Referenced δ-Values --   |g III.7.2.  |t Unresolved Contradictory Data --   |g III.7.2.1.  |t Example: "Geographic Provenance of a Murder Victim" --   |g III.7.2.2.  |t Example: "Manslaughter due to Negligence" --   |g III.7.3.  |t Foregone Conclusions --   |g III.7.4.  |t Logical Fallacies --   |g III.7.5.  |t Untested Assumptions --   |g III.7.6.  |t Conclusion --   |g III.8.  |t Summary of Part III --   |g III.A.  |t Abridged List of Forensic Stable Isotope Laboratories Worldwide --   |t References Part III. 
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