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Figure 1 : Reaction between luminol and blood ( own image ) on a denim swatch
Figure 2 : The chemical reaction between luminol and the haem group in blood ( Seery , 2009 )
Figure 3 ( left ): Blood stained and control Polyester Preliminary samples before they were washed ( own image )
Figure 4 ( right ): Blood stained and control preliminary cotton samples before they were washed ( own image )
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