Micro-XRF is in many ways ideally suited to forensic analysis. Join Bruker for a live webinar on Wednesday, 20th September 2017, about how to analyse gunshot residue and small particles with the M4 TORNADO.
Micro-XRF in Forensics
Micro-XRF is an ideal analytical tool for studying forensic samples:
- Scan large areas
- Simultaneous information on multiple elements, right down to trace element level
- Analyse under ambient conditions
- Non-destructive
The webinar will focus on two common forensic applications: shooting distance determination and small-particle analysis, illustrated with the example of glass fragments.
Shooting Distance Determination
With regard to micro-XRF, determining the shooting distance is a purely qualitative analysis. The speakers will discuss measurement parameters to attain useful results in a reasonable time, and the data mining tools in the software for offline analysis.
Small Particle Analysis
Glass shard analysis can be quantitative or semi-quantitative, as defined in ASTM E2926. However, there are several important aspects. Above all, the depth of information about the various elements of the glass can impede both quantitative and semi-quantitative analysis. This is especially relevant to small particles, which can have intricate shapes that make it difficult to identify a good measurement position. The best approach is to first assess small shards with an area scan.
At the end of the webinar, there will be a Q&A session where you can ask any questions you may have.
Speakers
- Dr Roald Tagle – Micro-XRF Senior Application Scientist, Bruker Nano Analytics
- Dr Max Buegler – Micro-XRF Application Scientist, Bruker Nano Analytics
- Falk Reinhardt – Micro-XRF Application Scientist, Bruker Nano Analytics
Registration
There will be two live sessions, both with the same content:
Wednesday 20th September 2017
- Session I:
8 am GMT, 10 am CEST, 4 pm CST, 5 pm JST - Session II:
8 am PDT, 11 am EDT, 3 pm GMT, 5 pm CEST
Bruker M4 TORNADO
The instrument used in the webinar is the Bruker M4 TORNADO, which combines micrometre spatial resolution and element mapping capabilities with a powerful set of analytical tools for qualitative and quantitative analysis.
Blue Scientific is the official distributor for Bruker Micro-XRF in the UK and Ireland. For more information and quotes, please get in touch:
Contact us on +44 (0)1223 422 269 or info@blue-scientific.com