Latent fingerprint development by frequency-doubled neodymium:yttrium aluminum garnet (Nd:YAG) laser: Benzo(f)ninhydrin

E. R. Menzel, J. Almog

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Abstract

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.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)371-382
Number of pages12
JournalJournal of Forensic Sciences
Volume30
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 1985
Externally publishedYes

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