Stable Isotope Forensics - An Introduction to the Forensic Application of Stable Isotope Analysis

*Unique and comprehensive - the first book to provide a comprehensive introduction to forensic isotope analysis. *Authoritative - Wolfram Meier-Augenstein is one of the world leading authorities in his field.

List of contents

Series Foreword: Developments in Forensic Science (Niamh Nic Daeid)
Foreword: (Sean Doyle)
List of Figures.
List of Tables.
Introduction: Stable Isotope 'Fingerprinting' or Chemical 'DNA': A New Dawn for Forensic Chemistry?
I How It Works.
I.1 What are Stable Isotopes?
I.2 Natural Abundance Variation of Stable Isotopes.
I.3 Chemically Identical and Yet Not the Same.
I.4 Isotope Effects, Mass Discrimination and Isotopic Fractionation.
I.4.1 Physical Chemistry Background.
I.4.2 Fractionation Factor ± and Enrichment Factor µ.
I.4.3 Isotopic Fractionation in Rayleigh Processes.
I.4.4 Isotopic Fractionation Summary.
I.5 Stable Isotopic Distribution and Isotopic Fractionation of Light Elements in Nature.
I.5.1 Hydrogen.I.5.2 Oxygen.
I.5.2.1 18O in Bone Bio-apatite and Source Water.
I.5.2.2 Bone Remodelling.
I.5.2.3 Bone Diagenesis.
I.5.2.3.1 Diagenetic Changes of Bio-apatite.
I.5.3 Carbon.
I.5.4 Nitrogen.
I.5.4.1 Food Chain and Trophic Level Shift.
I.5.4.2 Diagenetic Changes of Structural Proteins.
I.5.5 Sulfur.
I.6 Stable Isotope Forensics in Everyday Life.
I.6.1 .Food Forensics'.
I.6.1.1 Authenticity and Provenance of Single-Seed Vegetable Oils.
I.6.1.2 Authenticity and Provenance of Beverages.
I.6.1.3 Authenticity and Provenance of other Premium Foods.
I.6.2 Counterfeit Pharmaceuticals.
I.6.3 Environmental Forensics.
I.6.4 Wildlife Forensics.
I.6.5 Anti-Doping Control.
I.7 Summary of Part I.
I.8 Set problems.
References.
II Instrumentation and Analytical Techniques.
II.1 Mass Spectrometry versus Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry.
II.2 Instrumentation and Notation.
II.2.1 Dual-Inlet Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry.
II.2.2 Continuous Flow Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry.
II.2.3 Bulk Material Stable Isotope Analysis.
II.2.4 Compound-Specific Stable Isotope Analysis.
II.2.4.1 CSIA and Compound Identification.
II.2.4.2 Position-Specific Isotope Analysis.
II.2.4.3 CSIA of Polar, Non-Volatile Organic Compounds.
II.3 Isotopic Calibration and Quality Control in Continuous Flow Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry.
II.3.1 Two-Point or End-member Scale Correction.
II.3.1.1 Scale Correction of Measured 2H Values.
II.3.1.2 Scale Correction of Measured 13C Values.
II.4 Statistical Analysis of Stable Isotope Data within a Forensic Context.
II.4.1 Chemometric Analysis.
II.4.2 Bayesian Analysis.
II.5 Forensic Stable Isotope Analytical Procedures.
II.5.1 FIRMS Network.
II.6 Generic Considerations for Stable Isotope Analysis.
II.6.1 Generic Considerations for Sample Preparation.
II.6.2 Generic Considerations for BSIA.
II.6.2.1 Isobaric Interference.
II.6.3 Particular Considerations for 2H-BSIA.
II.6.3.1 Keeping Your Powder Dry.
II.6.3.2 Total 2H versus True 2H Values.
II.6.3.2.1 2H Isotope Analysis of Human Hair.
II.6.3.3 Ionization Quench Effect.
II.6.4 Generic Considerations for CSIA.
II.6.4.1 Isotopic Calibration during GC/C-IRMS.
II.6.4.2 Isotope Effects in GC/C-IRMS during Sample Injection.
II.6.4.3 Chromatographic Isotope Effect in GC/C-IRMS.
II.7 Summary of Part II.
II.8 Set Problems.
II.A How to Set Up a Laboratory for Continuous Flow Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry.
II.A.1 Pre-Installation Requirements.
II.A.2 Laboratory Location.
II.A.3 Temperature Control.
II.A.4 Power Supply.
II.A.5 Gas Supply.
II.A.6 Forensic Laboratory Considerations.
II.A.7 Finishing Touches.
References.
III Stable Isotope Forensics: Case Studies and Current Research.
III.1 Forensic Context.
III.2 Distinguishing Drugs.
III.2.1 Natural and Semisynthetic Drugs.
III.2.1.1Marijuana.
III.2.1.2Morphine and Heroin.
III.2.1.3 Cocaine.
III.2.2 Synthetic Drugs.
III.2.2.1Amphetamines.
III.2.2.2MDMA: Synthesis and Isotopic Signature.
III.2.2.2.1 Three Different Synthetic Routes - Controlled Conditions.
III.2.2.2.2One Synthetic Route - Variable Conditions.
III.2.2.3Methamphetamine: Synthesis and Isotopic Signature.
III.2.3 Conclusions.
III.3 Elucidating Explosives.
III.3.1 Bulk Isotope Analy

Report

"The book is timely and important, it is pleasantly written, generally with a positive 'open mind to what stable isotope analysis can and cannot contribute to forensic and scientific investigations. It is well produced and reasonably priced. The figures, tables, and photographs in the book are generally informative and this aiding the overall (educational) value of the book." ( MassMatters , November 2010) "In this comprehensive book, with its copious literature references, we are offered, for the first time, a carefully written account of an exciting new field of endeavour: its history, development, technology, modus operandi, potential and future." ( Chemistry & Industry , August 23, 2010) "This is the first book exclusively dealing with forensic isotope analysis and pulls together all existing research in this emerging field." In the book, topics are introduced using examples and real-life case studies such as food quality control where isotope analysis has already had a major impact, in terms of consumer protection. These examples illustrate the underlying principles of isotope profiles or signatures." (Bio-Dundee , 1 November 2010)

Product details

• Authors: MEIER AUGENSTEIN WOLFRAM, Meier-Augenstei, Wolfram Meier-Augenstein
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 15.02.2009
• EAN: 9780470517055
• ISBN: 978-0-470-51705-5
• No. of pages: 296
• Series: Developments in Forensic Science; Developments in Forensic Scien; Developments in Forensic Science; Developments in Forensic Scien
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Chemistry