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Chemistry & Crime: The Science Behind Solving Cases

Fingerprinting

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Definitions

Fingerprint Analysis

The human fingerprint contains very unique characteristics such as circles, wavy lines, arcs, and swirls (Rzemyk, 2017).

Fingerprints

Chemistry

Cyanoacrylate Vapor (Super Glue)
Iodine fuming
Ninhydrin
Silver Nitrate

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Resources

Books available at USC Libraries

Fingerprints: Analysis and Understanding the Science
https://uosc.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01USC_INST/273cgt/cdi_askewsholts_vlebooks_9781000336443

Fingerprint Analysis Laboratory Workbook, Second Edition
https://uosc.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01USC_INST/273cgt/cdi_proquest_ebookcentral_EBC5572450

Peer-Reviewed Scholarly Articles & Databases

Assessing the frequency of general fingerprint patterns by fingerprint examiners and novices
https://uosc.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01USC_INST/273cgt/cdi_proquest_journals_2424413865

Determination of latent fingerprint degradation patterns—a real fieldwork study
https://uosc.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01USC_INST/273cgt/cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_1372701730

References

Rzemyk, T.J. (2017). Biometrics in the Criminal Justice System and Society Today. Effective Physical Security (5th Ed).