Chemistry

=What is FORENSIC CHEMISTRY=

====Forensic chemistry is the application of chemistry to law enforcement or the failure of products or processes. Many different analytical methods may be used to reveal what chemical changes occurred during an incident, and so help reconstruct the sequence of events. Forensic chemistry is unique among chemical sciences in that its research, practice, and presentation must meet the needs of both the scientific and the legal communities. As such, forensic chemistry research is applied and derivative by nature and design, and it emphasizes metrology and validation.==== =Education=

Required years in school : 4-6 years
Salary : 27K - 52K with the possibility for higher salary in different countries, and special government agency work

====Becoming a forensic chemist or any kind of forensic scientist begins with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. The American Academy of Forensic Science, AAFS, recommends a degree in a scientific field. For forensic chemists, this means a degree in chemistry. In addition to courses in chemistry, aspiring forensic chemists also should take courses in biology, mathematics, including calculus, and English composition. While a bachelor’s degree is sufficient for many jobs, AAFS cautions that some forensic science jobs require an advanced degree. ==== = = =Tools and Instruments Used=

====Working in a lab, they run tests on samples collected by investigators. They use a variety of techniques, including microscopy, optical analysis (such as UV, infrared, X-ray), gas chromatography and other technologies. They carefully document their findings and write reports that are used to support criminal investigations. Forensic chemists may also testify to their findings in court====



=How it is used to help Police=

====Forensic chemists analyze non-biological trace evidence found at crime scenes in order to identify unknown materials and match samples to known substances. They also analyze drugs/controlled substances taken from scenes and people in order to identify and som etimes quantify these materials. ====

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=Case=

====In December 2005, in Trumbull County, Ohio, Jermaine McKinney used bleach to clean up the scene of the murders of Rebecca Cliburn and her mother, Wanda Rollyson, before burning the bodies. He also collected the butts of the cigarettes he had smoked at the scene and used a blanket to prevent the transfer of hair to the seat of his car. McKinney liked to watch CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and had learned from the show to worry about hair, sweat, and DNA evidence.====

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