Law enforcement organizations require equipment for the safe and efficient characterization of residues and explosives. An example of these compounds is the explosive triacetone triperoxide (TATP), ...

THE correlation of the explosive sensitivity of simple metal azides with the metal's ionization potential has been related to the control of the azide's electrons by the metal and a consequent ...

The accurate analysis of explosives is an essential element of forensic science. The ever-present threat of attacks by criminals and terrorist organizations has meant that continuous improvement of ...

Many chemicals have a shelf-life and can become more hazardous as time goes on. This webpage discusses two classes of time-sensitive hazardous chemicals: peroxide forming solvents and certain ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Whether it's an airport screening station or in-the-field terrorism investigations, trace detection of explosives – which are chemical compounds – generally involves the ...

Researchers have revealed a new ultra-fast method to detect materials that could be used to build explosives. The new detection method is able to analyze a wider range of materials than current ...

Scientists at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have developed technology that can quickly and accurately “sniff” out illicit drugs just as well as the sensitive nose of a dog. But unlike a dog, ...

Materials used inside bomb detonators must strike a balance between two extreme states: one maintaining stability and one triggering spectacular self-destruction. Today’s detonator materials shift ...