Chemistry
Evaluations of Technologies for Chemical Identification and Analysis
NFSTC’s forensic chemists evaluate the latest tools and technologies for identifying and analyzing forensically relevant chemical substances and publish reports on their findings. These evaluation reports provide agencies with objective information that can assist decision-makers in selecting the most appropriate technologies for their needs and budget.
Evaluation Reports
To download specific evaluations, click on the links below. (Adobe Reader is required to view the documents. To download the free Reader, click here.)
A Comparison of Four Commercially Available Portable Raman Spectrometers
Poster – Handout
Thermo Scientific® FirstDefender RM™ Raman Spectrometer
Evaluation Report 
DeltaNu® ReporteR™ Portable Raman Spectrometer
Evaluation Report
ICx Fido® Verdict™ Portable Explosives and Narcotics Identifier
Evaluation Report
Smiths Detection RespondeR™ RCI Raman Spectrometer
Evaluation Report
M.M.C. International B.V. Screening Tests for Narcotics
Evaluation Report
RxSpec® 700Z Vis/NIR Spectrometer
Evaluation Report
Polychromix PHAZIR™ Handheld Near-Infrared Analyzer
Evaluation Report – Poster
Smiths Detection HazMatID™ FTIR
Evaluation Report
Torion GUARDION®-7 GC-TMS
Evaluation Report
Ahura Scientific FirstDefender™
Evaluation Report
QuickCheck™ Drug Field Kit
Evaluation Report
Constellation Technology CT-1128 GC/MS
Evaluation Report 
Griffin 450™ GC/MS
Evaluation Report
Validation Study of Commercially Available Field Test Kits for Common Drugs of Abuse
Poster – Handout
NOTE: NFSTC’s technology evaluations are objective assessments and are not to be construed or used as endorsement, recommendation or approval of the technology. All equipment model numbers, specifications and prices were current at the time of the evaluation and are subject to change without notice or revision.
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