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Identification of dyes and pigments found in inks used to label iron pipes: implications in the analysis of pipe bombs.(Chemical Analysis of Pipe Bombs)

From: Canadian Journal of Police and Security Services  |  Date: 6/1/2005  |  Author: Allison, John; Repp, Matthew

ABSTRACT

When a pipe bomb has been detonated, a variety of evidence can be collected including burned and unburned powder, trigger mechanism(s), and parts of the actual pipe body and end caps. Iron pipe, commonly used in the construction of pipe bombs, has information printed on it in a variety of ink colors. The dyes used in the inks can be characterized, providing additional information that may link a type/size of pipe with a local hardware store where pipe imprinted using a ...

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