Forensic Chemistry publishes research on the theory, research, and application of chemical science to forensic analysis. The journal's scope includes the application and development of various analytical techniques such as chromatography, mass spectrometry, and spectroscopy for forensic analysis. Topics of interest include fingerprint analysis, drug analysis, explosives detection, trace evidence characterization, and toxicology.
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
LawQ1
Analytical ChemistryQ2
Materials ChemistryQ2
Pathology and Forensic MedicineQ2
Physical and Theoretical ChemistryQ2
SpectroscopyQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Chemistry, Analytical
Scopus Categories
Materials ChemistrySpectroscopyLawAnalytical ChemistryPhysical and Theoretical ChemistryPathology and Forensic Medicine
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Forensic Toxicology and Drug AnalysisMass Spectrometry Techniques and ApplicationsForensic Fingerprint Detection MethodsForensic and Genetic ResearchCultural Heritage Materials AnalysisAnalytical Chemistry and ChromatographyAdvanced Chemical Sensor TechnologiesMetabolomics and Mass Spectrometry StudiesSpectroscopy and Chemometric AnalysesDiverse Scientific and Economic Studies