Ash Analysis in Crime Investigation

Öz

Cigarette, beedi, cigar stubs are invariably associated with crime involving murder, rape, dacoity, burgalary, etc. Its identification and comparison are vital in criminal investigation. Presently eight brands of beedi ash is analysed with the help of the inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry to know the variation of chromium, cobalt, copper and zinc. The results showed a good deal of variation which can be used in determining the brands of beedi stubs available at the crime scene.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Crime
• Ash analysis
• Investigation

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