Explosives and Chemical Weapons Identification

Written by an author who is an experiencedhazmat-qualifiedfirst responder, forensicspecialist, and educator, this book provides the means to quickly identify the type of explosive or chemical weapon at hand upon arriving at the scene. A thorough and accessible reference, this book contains the identification capabilities for 468 different formulations for explosives and chemical weapons. Packed with critical information and more than 350 illustrations and photographs, it presents detailed descriptions for each of these formulations by breaking down their materials into five concise categories: common name, synonym, class, ingredients, and use. The materials are also indexed by common name, class, and ingredient.