Infrared spectroscopy explosives identification

STD-286B (1 Dec 1967), Method 601.1.1, "Titanous Chloride (0.2N Standard Solution) 20) Frank pristera , 1 Expiosives in Vol 12 of Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemical Analysis, Wiley, NY (1971), pp443—45 (Nitroglycerin and Dynamites, Analysis) 445 (PETN) 445 fit 451 (Ethyleneglycol Nitrates) - 451 (Other organic nitrate esters) 451 (Ammonium Nitrate) 452—60 (Identification of explosives by infrared spectroscopy) 460—62 (Analysis of unknown HE s) 461—67 (Nitrogen content determinations) 467—70 (Other methods for quality control) 470—71 (67 references on analytical procedures)... 

Microspectroscopy applies the identification power of infrared spectroscopy to the microscopic realm. Contaminants on printed circuit boards, blemishes in coatings, and other production defects can be isolated in situ and analyzed (see Electronics, coatings). Analysis of flaws that develop during use illuminates the method of failure. Microscopic samples, such as particulates filtered from air, can be analyzed individually. The forensic applications are many paint chips, single fibers, explosive residues, and inks on currency can all be identified nondestmctively (see Forensic chemistry). The structures of layered materials, such as laminated polymer films, are studied via microspectroscopy by cross-sectioning the materials and examining the individual layers edge on (47). 

Applications of Sapphire Cell-Infrared Spectroscopy Companion to the Diamond Cell in Explosive and Leg Wire Identification , JForensic-Sci, 57-65 (1978) 163) S. Bulusu, Mass... 

Optical spectroscopy Infrared (IR) and Raman spectroscopy can be used to make positive identifications however, it is not well suited to complex mixtures or detecting compounds at very low concentrations. Long-wavelength absorption spectroscopy such as millimeter wave are becoming attractive options as they provide the potential for very high specificity for volatilized explosives however, the sensitivity is not very high due to the low absorption cross sections at these wavelengths. 

Medicine and Pharmaceuticals. Applied mathematics, particularly the use of Fourier analysis and wavelet theory, has sparked explosive growth in the fields of medicine and pharmaceutical development. The enhanced analytical methods available to chemists and bioresearchers through NMR and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy feciUtate the identification and investigation of new compounds that have potential pharmaceutical applications. In addition, advanced statistical methods, computer modeling, and epidemiological studies provide the foundation for unprecedented levels of research. 

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