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Stable isotope analysis: general principles and limitations

  • W. Meier-Augenstein
  • , H.F. Kemp

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapter

Abstract

Exploiting subtle variations or differences in stable isotope abundance of e.g., drugs, fibres, or human tissue is an emerging and innovative tool for forensic chemical analysis. This article provides an introduction into stable isotope analysis, stable isotope terminology, and how isotope ratio measurements are quality controlled, while at the same time putting the information contained in stable isotope signatures into a forensic context.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationWiley's Encyclopaedia of Forensic Science
EditorsAllan Jamieson, Andre A. Moenssens
PublisherJohn Wiley & Sons, Ltd
ISBN (Electronic)9780470061589
ISBN (Print)9780470018262
Publication statusPublished - 15 Mar 2012

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