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
• Publication Format: Article
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

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)