RESOURCES
GKA Analytical Services conducts ongoing research into fire debris related topics to assist our examiners in the field and to contribute to the knowledge base of fire investigation as a forensic discipline.
We regularly publish papers in professional journals and post technical bulletins on this. If you would like to participate in research with us, please view our current list of research topics.
Contamination of adsorptive substrates by ignitable liquid vapours
22 Feb 2019
Adsorptive substrates can retain compounds released by ignitable liquid vapours.
DOWNLOAD PDF >Investigation into consumption and disturbance of electrical wiring by rodent activity
01 Jun 2017
Some fire investigators have determined electrical fires to have started from rodent activity.
DOWNLOAD PDF >Investigation of kitchen exhaust duct contents
01 Jun 2017
Kitchen exhaust ducts often contain a large amount of oil residues.
DOWNLOAD PDF >Creation of an animal and vegetable oil database
01 Jun 2017
Animal and vegetable oils are composed of various fatty acids.
DOWNLOAD PDF >Analysis of tile flooring materials for background contaminants
01 Jun 2017
Ceramic tile manufacture involves multiple processes, the effect of which on the chemical profile of the tile is unknown.
DOWNLOAD PDF >Analysis of the prevalence of terpenes in chewing gums
01 Jun 2017
Chewing gums can contain terpene compounds that are relevant to the fire debris analyst.
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