Determination of gunshot firing distances and identification of bullet holes by neutron activation analysis.
1967
S S Krishnan
UI
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D003300
Copper
A heavy metal trace element with the atomic symbol Cu, atomic number 29, and atomic weight 63.55.
Copper-63,Copper 63
D005554
Forensic Medicine
The application of medical knowledge to questions of law.
Legal Medicine,Medicine, Forensic,Medicine, Legal
D006801
Humans
Members of the species Homo sapiens.
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000201
Activation Analysis
A method of chemical analysis based on the detection of characteristic radionuclides following a nuclear bombardment. It is also known as radioactivity analysis. (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed)
A metallic element that has the atomic symbol Sb, atomic number 51, and atomic weight 121.75. It is used as a metal alloy and as medicinal and poisonous salts. It is toxic and an irritant to the skin and the mucous membranes.
D014948
Wounds, Gunshot
Disruption of structural continuity of the body as a result of the discharge of firearms.