Introduce Your Students to Forensics with a Free Experiment
Get a preview of our new Forensic Chemistry Experiments lab book with one of our favorite forensic science experiments: “Secret Message.” In the standards-aligned investigation, students use the Go Direct® SpectroVis® Plus Spectrophotometer to reveal and analyze invisible ink using absorbance and fluorescence spectra.
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Spectra That Expose Hidden Evidence
Easily collect a full wavelength spectrum in less than one second.
Collect a full wavelength spectrum to measure absorbance, percent transmittance, or intensity (at 405 nm or 500 nm excitation). The Go Direct SpectroVis Plus Spectrophotometer can also be used together with the Spectrophotometer Optical Fiber to measure emissions from flame tests or other light sources.
Forensic investigations include
Transform Your Classroom into a Forensic Lab
Looking for a way to engage your students in hands-on science learning with real-world applications? Transform your classroom into a forensic science lab where students investigate fictitious crimes—and in the process, learn about physical and chemical properties, intermolecular forces, spectroscopy, and other key scientific concepts.
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Forensic Chemistry Experiments Lab Book
Teach students fundamental chemistry concepts through engaging forensic investigations.
This lab book features 15 experiments specifically designed for introductory and advanced chemistry high school and college-level classes. Immerse students in the excitement of solving crimes through hands-on experimentation using Vernier data-collection technology! Teach gas pressure through a rocket launch failure, Beer’s law through a case of poisoned wine, and even more through engaging forensic investigations.
HSB-FCHEM-E $35
HSB-FCHEM $45
Get Your Forensic Investigations Started with
Our Easy‑to‑Use Solutions
GDX-SVISPL $499
Decoding Crime Scenes Through pH
Investigate pH without the inconvenience of wires, no more spilled solutions, or dangling wires.
The Go Direct pH Sensor is an important and versatile sensor for lab and field activities alike. It gives students the freedom to explore pH without the inconvenience of wires, spilled solutions, or dangling wires. Go Direct pH transmits live readings and captures data in real‑time.
Forensic investigations include
GDX-PH $119
Crack the Case by Determining Chemical Reaction Rates
Measure absorbance or % transmittance easily with the Go Direct Colorimeter.
When a suspicious device left at an airport was diffused by the bomb squad, investigators discovered a note describing a colored chemical reaction timed to detonate the bomb at its "half-life." Using the Go Direct Colorimeter, students step into the role of forensic investigators to determine that half-life by measuring absorbance and percent transmittance over time.
The sensor offers four wavelengths (430 nm, 470 nm, 565 nm, 635 nm) to match the reaction's color, and one-step calibration gets students collecting evidence quickly. Their findings will help detectives explain in court exactly how the timed reaction was meant to trigger the device.
GDX-COL $149
On-Demand Resources for Forensic Chemistry
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As you implement data-collection technology into your teaching, we’re here to support you! Looking to learn more about our forensics products or have questions about ordering? Reach out to our team at chemistry@vernier.com.
“My chemistry students really liked using Vernier sensors like pH, conductivity, and spectrophotometers when I recently tried out a new forensic toxicology lab. They got to work with real-time data and thought it was cool and fun to do the real-world tox screening.”
— Diane Vrobel, EdD
Science Teacher at Archbishop Hoban High School, Ohio