Comparison between latent fingerprint identification using black powder and cyanoacrylate glue

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Sri Adelila Sari, Ulfa Qalbiah, Isfin Cahyani Putri

2018 Asian Journal of Chemistry Vol. 30 Issue 12 Article Cited by 10

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to compare the latent fingerprint identification using black powder and cyanoacrylates glue. This study was conducted on 30 undergraduate students in year 2013 of Chemistry Education Department, Syiah Kuala University. The methodology used to identify latent fingerprints was the preparation of tools and materials, carry out the work and verification procedures. The results found that the latent fingerprint identification using black powder could be seen clearly (contrast) using black powder compared with cyanoacrylates glue. © 2018 Chemical Publishing Co. All rights reserved.

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Department of Chemistry, State University of Medan, North Sumatera, Indonesia; Department of Chemistry Education, Syiah Kuala University, Banda Aceh, Indonesia