Veillon, Claude2022-06-222022-06-22197519752777717https://hdl.handle.net/10657/9830Flameless Atomic Fluorescence Spectrometry using electrodeless discharge lamps (EDL) has been applied to two areas of interest in forensic science: firearm discharge residues and trace elemental analysis of bullet leads. Evaluations were made on the basis of (1) whether the required resonance line source - EDL - could be made, (2) whether a multielement line source could be prepared for use in a rapid sequential elemental determination of the respective elements, and (3) to compare the results with neutron activation analysis data. The results showed that this technique was not adequately sensitive for detecting Ba and Sb from firearm discharge residues, but that this technique was sensitive enough to determine levels of Sb in bullet leads. Comparison showed that these data were virtually identical to that obtained by neutron activation analysis, and that the two major manufacturers of .22 caliber ammunition had not changed the Sb content of their formulations over the last six years.application/pdfenThis item is protected by copyright but is made available here under a claim of fair use (17 U.S.C. Section 107) for non-profit research and educational purposes. Users of this work assume the responsibility for determining copyright status prior to reusing, publishing, or reproducing this item for purposes other than what is allowed by fair use or other copyright exemptions. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires express permission of the copyright holder.Thesisreformatted digital