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Analytical Chemistry in Our Lives

How can the presence of blood be detected by forensic experts?

An ultraviolet light source can be used to detect a blood stain that has been cleaned up. It’s also possible to use a chemical substance like luminol or phenolphthalein to detect the presence of hemoglobin, revealing its presence even after the visible stain has been washed away.



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