Metals and Metalloid Analysis in Support of Forensic Science

12 Metals and Metalloid Analysis in Support of Forensic Science 

Forensic science is the application of a broad spectrum of science used to answer questions of interest to the legal profession. This may be defined as the application of science to law . This science can be applied in solving criminal cases or used in civil action cases. The use of analytical science in the legal profession is primarily concerned with the analysis of trace materials in which the crimes have taken place. The principle is that every contact leaves a trace that will offer potential evidence to link a suspect with the scene of the crime, victim or weapon. 

Forensic chemistry is concerned with the application of the principles of chemistry and related sciences to the examination of physical evidence collected at scenes of crimes, e.g. blood stains, paint fragments, bomb residue, clothes, drug samples and hair. The samples could provide conclusive evidence linking a suspect to a crime. Results from chemical analysis are usually conclusive and can be used to support eye witness testimony especially when trials take place many months or even years after the offence. 

Crime ICP-OES metal and metalloid support in forensic analysis 

Arson Metals in paints, petrol, kerosene, magnesium ribbons, etc. 

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