What type of powder would be used in print-dusting a nonpourus object?

Subject: What type of powder would be used in print-dusting a nonpourus object?

Date: Fri Feb 16 15:35:12 2001
Posted by KJ
Grade level: 7-9 School: Northwestern Middle School
City: Springfield State/Province: Ohio Country: USA
Area of science: Chemistry
ID: 982355712.Ch

Message:

What is the most common type of dust that can be used for fingerprint-dusting on a non-pourous surface like glass? Does it just rely on the fineness or are there other important components? Is it widely available? (This will not be used in an actual situation, I just want to know.) Thank you.

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