Method and kit for the detection of explosives
US6767717B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 15, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jul 27, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 15, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T436/206664
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides a method of detecting a peroxide-based explosive in a sample suspected of consisting of or comprising such explosive, which method comprises dissolving said sample in a suitable organic solvent, contacting the solution with an aqueous solution of a strong acid capable of decomposing said explosive to release hydrogen peroxide, and contacting the resulting mixture with a peroxidase enzyme. The invention also provides a kit for use in the method of the invention.
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