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It has been used as a method to develop latent fingerprints on items of evidence. The fingerprints must be photographed as their visibility does not last. Iodine has been used when the evidence must not appear to have been examined, such as mail fraud cases where the fingerprints are developed and then the mail continues on it's way to allow authorities to trap the accomplice.
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How do forensic scientists find fingerprints using iodine?
hold it in there hands
Why doesn't solid iodine stick to finger prints?
solid iodine does not stick to fingerprints because it is a solid however when it is transferred into a gas it is
What can someone do to hide fingerprints?
Someone can wear gloves on his or her hands in order to hide fingerprints. Someone might also wipe the areas that were touched in order to hide fingerprints.
What element has atomic number of 53?
Iodine is a halogen. Single atom has 53 protons.
Is iodine tincture same as weak iodine?
Tincture of iodine is a mixture of iodine dissolved in a potassium iodide solution. Iodine is the pure compound. At room temperate, iodine is quite unstable and tends to sublime. The tincture of iodine KI3 is used to stabilize iodine in certain experiments and as a reagent.
Why can gas iodine stick to fingerprints?
The gas iodine will stick to the fingerprints because they will crystallize when they come into contact with a cool surface. When heated, iodine directly changes into vapor.
How does iodine show up the fingerprints?
dont now
Why does iodine work when using to find fingerprints?
probably because iodine sticks to the oil from your fingers
Is there a better technique than iodine to search for fingerprints?
It is simple
Is there a better substance then iodine to detect fingerprints?
no there is not a better substance
Is there a better technique to detect fingerprints other than iodine?
my head
Is there a better method to finding fingerprints than iodine?
yes,yes there is
How do forensic scientists find fingerprints using iodine?
hold it in there hands
Best ways to detect fingerprints?
Baking powder, baking soda, or iodine.
What are common forensic techniques?
using aluminum powder or iodine to find fingerprints
Is their a better technique used than the iodine method to show fingerprints?
it would be charcoal dust that works better than iodine
Why doesn't solid iodine stick to finger prints?
solid iodine does not stick to fingerprints because it is a solid however when it is transferred into a gas it is
