A STUDY OF PREVENTION OF SPONTANEOUS LUMINESCENCE OF LUMINOL

Abstract

Two methods are conceivable in preventing the spontaneous luminescence of a luminol reagent. One is to reduce the alkalinity of sodium carbonate by adding some reagents of weak acidity. The other method is to add reagents that suppress the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide. In light of the fact that luminous substances such as bloodstains and similar stains accelerate the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide, this method is one of the few that come to mind first. The present report deals with the data obtained from the application of hydroquinone.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 24, 1964
Accession Number
AD0836621

Entities

People

  • M. Arai

Organizations

  • United States Army Biological Warfare Laboratories

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acids
  • Alkalinity
  • Anhydrides
  • Carbonates
  • Carboxylic Acids
  • Chlorides
  • Decomposition
  • Dermatologic Agents
  • Government (Foreign)
  • Hydrogen
  • Hydroxides
  • Luminescence
  • Materials
  • Metal Plates
  • Peroxides
  • Rocket Oxidizers
  • Sodium Hydroxide

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  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Chemistry (specifically Chemical Fluorescence)
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