Forensic Analysis
R.V. Fitzsimmons & Associates uses the latest State of the Art instrumentation for the detection of trace
substances which provide the key information needed to solve problems ranging from malfunctions of micro
circuitry to the identification of trace volatile organic residues found at suspected explosion and arson fire
sites.
Micro FT-IR techniques have been perfected in this laboratory to identify trace film, powder and fiber
contaminants which affect the function of electrical circuits or prevent the adhesion of paints or
electroplatings to metal or plastic surfaces.
GC/MS (Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectroscopy) methods are the major tools of a good forensic
laboratory. This lab has used these techniques to "fingerprint" fuels for their identification in fire site debris
and chemical spill locations. Also we have perfected methods for heated head space separation of volatile
and semi volatile organics for purity checks of chemicals and for detection of contaminants in food and food
packaging materials.
High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) is still another method we have used to detect and
identify trace contaminants in food products, body creams and lotions.
R.V. Fitzsimmons & Associates uses the latest State of the Art instrumentation for the detection of trace
substances which provide the key information needed to solve problems ranging from malfunctions of micro
circuitry to the identification of trace volatile organic residues found at suspected explosion and arson fire
sites.
Micro FT-IR techniques have been perfected in this laboratory to identify trace film, powder and fiber
contaminants which affect the function of electrical circuits or prevent the adhesion of paints or
electroplatings to metal or plastic surfaces.
GC/MS (Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectroscopy) methods are the major tools of a good forensic
laboratory. This lab has used these techniques to "fingerprint" fuels for their identification in fire site debris
and chemical spill locations. Also we have perfected methods for heated head space separation of volatile
and semi volatile organics for purity checks of chemicals and for detection of contaminants in food and food
packaging materials.
High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) is still another method we have used to detect and
identify trace contaminants in food products, body creams and lotions.
| Examples of Forensic Analysis and Cost Estimate Isolation of trace surface residues and identification by Micro FT-IR - $300 Separation of micro particles and fibers and identification by Micro FT-IR - $350 Trace volatile and semivolatile organic contaminants in solids and liquids by heated head space methods followed by identification and quantitation by GC/MS - $400 Detection of specific contaminants in foodstuffs or personal care products by HPLC or GC/MS methods. - $450 Detection of contaminant vapors in the workplace air at ppb levels - $400 - 500 |
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Previously Known as
Fitzsimmons and Associates
Fitzsimmons and Associates