Latent Fingerprints by a Superior Ninhydrin Method

Volume 20, Issue 3 (July 1975)

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ISSN: 0022-1198
CODEN: JFSCA
Published Online: 1 July 1975
Page Count: 4

Latent Fingerprints by a Superior Ninhydrin Method
Linde, HG
Chemist-Toxicologist, Vermont State Police Laboratory, Vt.

(Received 2 January 1975; accepted 15 January 1975)

Abstract

The ninhydrin method of latent fingerprint development is useful, reliable, and widely accepted [1–3]. This method chemically visualizes protein and amino acid materials, which have been deposited by the friction ridges of the skin, to form a nonvolatile, rather permanent impression.

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Paper ID: JFS10307J
DOI: 10.1520/JFS10307J
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		SEDL / Journals / Journal of Forensic Sciences (JOFS) / Citation Page Volume 20, Issue 3 (July 1975) Click here to download this paper now for $25 PDF (344K) View License Agreement ISSN: 0022-1198 CODEN: JFSCA Published Online: 1 July 1975 Page Count: 4 Latent Fingerprints by a Superior Ninhydrin Method Linde, HG Chemist-Toxicologist, Vermont State Police Laboratory, Vt. (Received 2 January 1975; accepted 15 January 1975) Abstract The ninhydrin method of latent fingerprint development is useful, reliable, and widely accepted [1–3]. This method chemically visualizes protein and amino acid materials, which have been deposited by the friction ridges of the skin, to form a nonvolatile, rather permanent impression. Keywords: Paper ID: JFS10307J DOI: 10.1520/JFS10307J ASTM International is a member of CrossRef. Author Title Latent Fingerprints by a Superior Ninhydrin Method Symposium , 0000-00-00 Committee E30