UCF Chemistry
Univ. of Central Florida
4000 Central Florida Blvd.
Chemistry Building (CH) 117
Orlando, FL 32816-2366
407-823-2246
chemstaf@mail.ucf.edu

Fire, Arson, and Explosives
Forensic Research at UCF

Ignitable Liquids Database
The NCFS researchers now have the largest Ignitable Liquids Reference database in the world; it contains chemical signatures for over 400 liquids. The database is a searchable resource for forensic science laboratories.

"Fingerprinting" Explosives
The type and origin of the explosive are two of the most important questions addressed in a bombing investigation. NCFS researchers are examining trace impurities from explosive debris in order to find explosives' "fingerprints."