
Legal Chemistry
A Guide to the Detection of Poisons, Examination of Tea, Stains, Etc., as Applied to Chemical JurisprudenceBy Alfred NaquetLength5h 52m
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In "Legal Chemistry," Alfred Naquet masterfully merges the realms of science and law, providing a groundbreaking analysis of the implications of chemistry in the legal context of the late 19th century. The book explores the nascent intersection of forensic science and legal studies, illustrating how chemical analysis could serve as pivotal evidence in legal proceedings. Naquet employs a clear, didactic style that aids accessibility while maintaining a scholarly rigor, situating his discourse within the intellectual currents of his time, marked by rapid advancements in both chemistry and legal frameworks. Alfred Naquet, a prominent chemist and legal scholar, was at the forefront of advocating for the integration of scientific methodology into legal practice. His extensive academic background in chemistry, coupled with his experiences navigating the judicial system, inspired him to articulate the necessity of scientific precision in legal matters. Naquet's contributions to both fields highlight his commitment to fostering a greater understanding of how chemistry can enhance justice and truth. This seminal work is recommended for scholars of both law and science who seek to understand the foundational principles of forensic chemistry. Naquet's insights remain relevant today, illuminating the enduring relationship between scientific inquiry and legal accountability.
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GenrePolitics and Government
Length5 hrs 52 mins
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Publish dateDec 10, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PREFACE.
2I. METHODS OF DESTRUCTION OF THE ORGANIC SUBSTANCES.: DIALYSIS.
3II. DETECTION OF POISONS, THE PRESENCE OF WHICH IS SUSPECTED.
4DETECTION OF ARSENIC.
5METHOD USED PRIOR TO MARSH'S TEST.
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6MARSH'S TEST.
7RASPAIL'S METHOD.
8DETECTION OF ANTIMONY.
9APPARATUS PROPOSED BY FLANDIN AND DANGER.
10NAQUET'S APPARATUS.
11DETECTION OF MERCURY.
12SMITHSON'S PILE.
13APPARATUS PROPOSED BY FLANDIN AND DANGER.
14DETECTION OF PHOSPHORUS.
15ORFILA'S METHOD.
16MITSCHERLICH'S METHOD.
17DUSART'S METHOD, AS MODIFIED BY BLONDLOT.
18METHOD PROPOSED BY FRESENIUS AND NEUBAUER.
19DETECTION OF PHOSPHORUS BY THE USE OF BISULPHIDE OF CARBON.
20DETECTION OF PHOSPHOROUS ACID.
21ESTIMATION OF PHOSPHORUS.
22DETECTION OF ACIDS.
23HYDROCHLORIC ACID.
24NITRIC ACID.
25SULPHURIC ACID.
26PHOSPHORIC ACID.
27OXALIC ACID.
28ACETIC ACID.
29HYDROCYANIC ACID.
30ALKALIES AND ALKALINE EARTHS.
31DETECTION OF CHLORINE, BROMINE, AND IODINE.
32CHLORINE AND BLEACHING CHLORIDES.
33BROMINE.
34IODINE.
35DETECTION OF METALS.
36TREATMENT OF RESIDUE A.
37TREATMENT OF FILTRATE B.
38DETECTION OF ALKALOIDS AND SOME ILL-DEFINED ORGANIC SUBSTANCES.[L]
39STAS'S METHOD.
40MODIFICATIONS TO STAS'S METHOD, PROPOSED BY OTTO.
41MODIFICATIONS TO STAS'S METHOD, PROPOSED BY USLAR AND ERDMAN.
42RODGERS AND GIRDWOOD'S METHOD.
43PROLLIUS'S METHOD.
44GRAHAM AND HOFMAN'S METHOD.
45APPLICATION OF DIALYSIS IN THE DETECTION OF ALKALOIDS.
46IDENTIFICATION OF THE ALKALOID.
47IDENTIFICATION OF DIGITALINE, PICROTOXINE AND COLCHICINE.
48III. METHODS TO BE EMPLOYED, WHEN NO CLEW TO THE NATURE OF THE POISON PRESENT CAN BE OBTAINED.
49INDICATIVE TESTS.
50THE SUBSTANCE POSSESSES AN ACID REACTION.