Integrating Chromophoric and Instrumental Methods (SEM-EDS and FTIR) for Accurate Shooting Distance Estimation: An Inter-laboratory Study in Forensic Chemistry

Yuksel B., Şen N., Şeker M. E., Ogunc G. İ., Bulut S.

Current Analytical Chemistry, vol.21, no. 21, pp.1333-1344, 2025 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 21 Issue: 21
  • Publication Date: 2025
  • Doi Number: 10.2174/0115734110352073241122164830
  • Journal Name: Current Analytical Chemistry
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus, Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Chemical Abstracts Core, Compendex
  • Page Numbers: pp.1333-1344
  • Police Academy Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

 Accurate shooting distance estimation is critical in forensic investigations. Traditional color tests like the Modified Griess Test (MGT) and Sodium Rhodizonate Test (SRT) are commonly used but lack sensitivity and objectivity, necessitating improvements in reproducibility and validation