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Forensics Investigation of Explosives & Explosive Devices

Cranfield University, In Cranfield
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5 days
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2,100 GBP excl. VAT
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Course description

This course will present you with the fundamentals of improvised explosive devices and assess how chemical analysis techniques are applied in forensic explosives investigations.

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  • English

Suitability - Who should attend?

Appropriate degree or experience.

Outcome / Qualification etc.

What you will learn

On successful completion of the course, you should be able to:

  • evaluate the methods available for the detection and analysis of explosives,
  • distinguish between the types of improvised explosive device and assess the methods used to identify and investigate them,
  • interpret the infrared, proton nuclear magnetic resonance and electron ionisation mass spectra of important explosive compounds,
  • decide on a procedure for identifying an explosive compound.

Training Course Content

Core content

  • survey of methods used for the detection and analysis of explosives,
  • types of improvised explosive devices and their investigation,
  • sampling of bulk and trace explosives for forensic analysis Infrared and Raman spectroscopy,
  • nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy,
  • mass spectrometry techniques including isotope ratio mass spectrometry,
  • chromatographic methods and detectors in explosives analysis,
  • thin layer chromatography,
  • gas chromatography and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry,
  • reverse phase high performance liquid chromatography,
  • ion chromatography and size exclusion chromatography capillary electrophoresis and other separation methods for explosives.

Course delivery details

Course structure

One course per year. 5 days course. This course is delivered through lectures, laboratory classes, and field exposure to IED scenarios.

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Cranfield University
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MK43 0AL Cranfield

Cranfield University

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