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by Franny
11 Sep 2006, 12:21
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: silver nitrate stains
Replies: 5
Views: 2933

silver nitrate stain removal

Try a 10% fresh sodium thiosulphate solution and leave it soak on the bench overnight. A light scrub with jiff the next day should do the trick.
Cheers 8-)
by Franny
11 Sep 2006, 12:11
Forum: Biology, Physics...
Topic: forensic science experiments
Replies: 9
Views: 4945

Great forensic pracs

we do a really good forensic bloodstain detection prac that uses a spray on mix of hydrogen peroxide and luminol which glows a bright blue when in contact with Haem from blood. We use horse blood which I apply to all different dark surfaces from wood to cloth, allow this to dry and give to students ...