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X-Ray Spectroscopy in Forensic Medicine-Metal Poisoning

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X-Ray and Electron Probe Analysis in Biomedical Research

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Abstract

X-ray spectrographic analysis is a very useful method for evaluation of certain element concentrations in biological tissues for purposes of clinical and toxicological investigation. The organic matrix prevents presentation of samples for analysis in their natural state; but after suitable isolation and in some cases preconcentration data of high accuracy and reproducibility are obtained with X-ray spectroscopy.

Methodology appropriate for clinical and toxicologic analysis with emphasis on metal poisonings will be presented, compared with other available methods and critically evaluated. The use of X-ray diffraction in forensic medicine and criminology will be discussed and documented with cases.

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  1. Office of Chief Medical Examiner, New York City, USA

    D. F. Craston

  2. Department of Forensic Medicine, New York University, School of Medicine, USA

    D. F. Craston

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  1. Neuropathology Branch, Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, Washington, D. C., USA

    K. M. Earle (Chief) (Chief)

  2. Biodynamics Research Corporation, Rockville, Maryland, USA

    A. J. Tousimis (President) (President)

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Craston, D.F. (1969). X-Ray Spectroscopy in Forensic Medicine-Metal Poisoning. In: Earle, K.M., Tousimis, A.J. (eds) X-Ray and Electron Probe Analysis in Biomedical Research. Progress in Analytical Chemistry. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-5907-2_1

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