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Revision as of 15:03, 18 April 2019
Growing crystals requires a set of skills that are not easily evaluated by an exam. In particular, growing crystals requires planning, attention to detail, and then execution. I will wite more about this as this "project" develops.
Introduction
Definition of a crystal, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crystal
Crystal growth, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crystal_growth
Saturated Solution
Typical Crystals
1) Alum
2) Chrome Alum
3) Ferricyanide
4) Copper sulfate
5) Borax
6) Magnesium Sulfate (epsom salt)
Competition
1) Largest Crystal
- by mass
- by volume
- by length
2) Viewer's Choice
3) Technical Detail
4) By Growing Method
- sat solution
- steam
- kiln