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Title: Why are some traces of the accelerants used in an arson usually found even after intense fires
Post by: angell13319 on Jan 12, 2017
Why are some traces of the accelerants used in an arson usually found even after intense fires


Title: Re: Why are some traces of the accelerants used in an arson usually found even after intense fires
Post by: bio_man on Jan 12, 2017
Hi Angel,

I have answered something similar to this here: [Solved] Discuss the different methods of heat transfer and which method is most likely to be responsible for ... (https://biology-forums.com/index.php?topic=120605)

Keep in mind that most arsons are started with petroleum-based accelerants that may evaporate within a matter of days or even hours.