Super Glue Fuming

Super Glue Fuming is a method used in forensic science for the development of latent fingerprints on non-porous or smooth surfaces. By applying super glue or cyanoacrylate to the surface, the components in the glue vaporize and form a sticky film on the surface of the material, which can capture finger marks left behind after contact by an individual. Once enough finger marks have been collected, they can be transferred to an adhesive film or tape and then visualized using various methods such as infrared or ultraviolet photography. This technique is effective in cold cases, due to its non-destructive nature and its ability to detect latent prints that may not have been visible to the naked eye. Super Glue Fuming is a cost-effective and reliable method for the detection of fingerprints and its use is becoming more commonplace in forensic investigations.