What does this research mean for the field?

δ 13 C and δ 15 N values of explosive residues can be linked to the identification of the explosive source. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

This research aims to determine how δ13C and δ15N values in explosive residues can help identify the source of explosives.

March 1, 2026Open Access

δ13C and δ15N Values of Residues Provide Insights Into Identification of the Explosive Source.

Key Points

This research aims to determine how δ13C and δ15N values in explosive residues can help identify the source of explosives.
Measured δ13C and δ15N values from explosive residues after detonations.
Linked residue values to those of undetonated explosive compounds.
Recommended additional field studies for verification.
Findings suggest that residue δ13C and δ15N values can effectively indicate the source of explosives.
Proposed link between residues and undetonated explosives points to a potential identification method.

Abstract

δ13C and δ15N values can be effectively measured on explosive compounds recovered in residues following detonations. Residue δ13C and δ15N values can be linked to δ values of undetonated explosive compounds. Additional field studies should be conducted to verify these results.

δ13C and δ15N Values of Residues Provide Insights Into Identification of the Explosive Source.

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Abstract

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