Michael Tay Ming Kiong*, Lim Chin Chin, Chia Poh Ling, Su W.J 57th AAFS, abstract no. B124 and (2004) HSA-NUS joint scientific seminar proceedings (oral presentation). Learning Objective: to present results of a study on the Raman microspectrophotometry of common ingredients in sparklers and their combustion products. This paper is the sequel to an earlier […]
Raman microscopy of low explosives and their combustion products
Michael Tay Ming Kiong*, Lim Chin Chin, Chia Poh Ling, Su W.J, Chow Y.S 57th AAFS, abstract no. B123. (oral presentation) Also published in 2nd HSA-NUS joint scientific seminar proceedings. Learning Objective: to present results of a study on the trace level detection of common ingredients of low explosives and their combustion products using Raman microspectrophotometry. […]
High speed, high resolution GC/MS of high explosives
Lim Chin Chin*, Chia Poh Ling, Irene Tan, Kuah K.L, Michael Tay Ming Kiong 57th AAFS, abstract no. B121 (oral presentation), (2004) Also presented in 2nd HSA-NUS joint scientific Seminar proceedings. [abstract] This paper explores the use of high-speed gas chromatography with electron impact mass spectrometry (GC/MS) for the quick analysis and identification of high explosives. […]
Developments and trends in the forensic detection of explosives, IED components and bomb-related physical evidence
Michael Tay Ming Kiong, Lim Chin Chin CID Forensic Conference 2005, Singapore, 10 November 2005 (oral presentation) [abstract] Terrorism is a spreading global threat with no respect for borders. Terrorist groups learn from one another, sharing resources, intelligence, expertise and technology. To effectively combat this rising tide, institutions need to cooperate, work closely together and […]
Identifying energetic and hazardous materials – the Singapore experience
Michael Tay Ming Kiong*, Lim Chin Chin First International CBRE Ops Conference. 28 Nov – 1 Dec 2006, Singapore. (oral presentation) [abstract] In the wake of the 911 attack and the escalating global terrorist threat, the demands on investigative capabilities and response have escalated. This paper examines the challenges faced by a national forensic laboratory […]