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“Forensic chemistry” is a broad term that, if taken literally, would encompass most of the functions within a crime laboratory. Techniques used in forensic chemistry are also used by the toxicology and trace analysis sections. However, forensic chemistry generally refers to controlled substance or drug analysis.
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Christian, D. (2006). Forensic Chemistry. In: Mozayani, A., Noziglia, C. (eds) The Forensic Laboratory Handbook. Forensic Science and Medicine. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1385/1-59259-946-X:35
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