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A new capability to detect chemical weapons involves two existing methods

In the aftermath of suspected chemical attacks, investigators from the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) step in to collect chemical, environmental, and biomedical samples. Thorough forensic laboratory analysis of these samples is essential for proving what—if any—chemical...

A new capability to detect chemical weapons involves two existing methods
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In the aftermath of suspected chemical attacks, investigators from the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) step in to collect chemical, environmental, and biomedical samples. Thorough forensic laboratory analysis of these samples is essential for proving what—if any—chemical agents were used and verifying their identities.

Originally published at Phys.org

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