Surface Sampling Techniques
Abstract
This study resulted in the development of several methods for the sampling and analysis of explosives/explosive residues on building materials surfaces. A method for qualitative determination based on detection of charge- transfer complexes formed between the explosive/explosive residue and a visualization reagent applied to the surface has been evaluated in the field at two Army Ammunition Plants. A method for quantitative determination based on solvent extraction of samples collected in the field followed by high pressure liquid chromatographic analysis has been evaluated on samples prepared in the laboratory, and found to give promising results. The theoretical and practical feasibility of another method for qualitative determination based on UV irradiation of a suspected contaminated surface with subsequent detection of any explosives/explosive residues present has been demonstrated. This approach may provide the means for 'scanning' an area to determine whether explosives are present on a real-time basis. Further development of this approach is recommended.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1982
- Accession Number
- ADA120857
Entities
People
- Bruce E. Goodwin
- Emmett M. Smith
- James R. Aronson
- Margaret A. Randel
- Robert P. O'neil
Organizations
- Arthur D. Little