Shot-gun pellet identification and discrimination

Blacklock, E.C.; Sadler, P.

doi:10.1016/0379-0738(78)90018-x

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“…Published studies have shown the random composition of bullet alloys due to different types of produced ammunition [1][2][3][4][5]. Different concentrations for trace elements can be detected even for cartridges of the same type and manufacturer [6].…”

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Waste ammunition as secondary mineralizing raw material in Portland cement production

Kolovos

2006

Cement and Concrete Composites

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Waste ammunition as secondary mineralizing raw material in Portland cement production

Kolovos

2006

Cement and Concrete Composites

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Concentrations of Heavy Metals in American Woodcock Harvested in Connecticut

Hiller

Barclay

2010

Arch Environ Contam Toxicol

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The American woodcock is an important migratory species to both consumptive and nonconsumptive users throughout the species range. Woodcock populations have been declining steadily since surveys began in 1968. Laboratory and field studies have demonstrated several adverse effects associated with metals in other species, which has led to their inclusion as potential contributing factors to the woodcock population decline. We investigated the concentrations of arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd), chromium (Cr), mercury (Hg), lead (Pb), and selenium (Se) in pectoral muscle (n = 100), livers (n = 108), and kidneys (n = 104) and Pb in wing bones (n = 53) from woodcock harvested in Connecticut. Cd concentrations were elevated in 99% of woodcock livers and kidneys; 30% of kidneys were above 100 μg/g dry weight, a Cd level of reported adverse tissue and reproductive effects in other species. Hg and Cr concentrations were below current biologically significant thresholds. Asc, Pb, and Se in soft tissues were associated with lead shot use in collection. Se in 24% of livers was above 10 μg/g dry weight, the reported threshold for avian health. Wing-bone Pb was elevated above 20 μg/g in 61% of adults and 23% of juveniles examined. Our findings indicate that woodcock are being exposed to potentially damaging levels of at least two metals with known effects in other species.

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Characterisation of firearms and bullets by instrumental neutron activation analysis

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Piancone²

1984

The International Journal of Applied Radiation and Isotopes

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Shot-gun pellet identification and discrimination

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Waste ammunition as secondary mineralizing raw material in Portland cement production

Waste ammunition as secondary mineralizing raw material in Portland cement production

Concentrations of Heavy Metals in American Woodcock Harvested in Connecticut

Characterisation of firearms and bullets by instrumental neutron activation analysis

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