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Latent Fingerprint Development by Frequency-Doubled Neodymium Yttrium Aluminum Garnet (Nd-YAG) Laser - Benzo(f)ninhydrin

NCJ Number
98834
Journal
Journal of Forensic Sciences Volume: 30 Issue: 2 Dated: (April 1985) Pages: 371-382
Author(s)
E R Menzel; J Almog
Date Published
1985
Length
12 pages
Annotation
The ninhydrin/zinc chloride method for laser latent fingerprint development is not well suited to the use of frequency-doubled neodymium:yttrium aluminum garnet Nd:YAG) lasers. We have examined several ninhydrin analogues and find that benzo(f)ninhydrin is very well matched to the use of this laser. (Author abstract)