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===Typical Crystals=== | ===Typical Crystals=== | ||
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3) [[Ferricyanide_Crystal|Ferricyanide]] | 3) [[Ferricyanide_Crystal|Ferricyanide]] | ||
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5) [[Borax_Crystal|Borax]] | 5) [[Borax_Crystal|Borax]] | ||
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| − | 6) Magnesium Sulfate | + | 6) [http://esr.monmsci.net/wiki/index.php/Magnesium_Sulfate_Crystal Magnesium Sulfate Crystal] |
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| + | 7) [[Bismuth_Crystal|Bismuth]] | ||
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===Competition=== | ===Competition=== | ||
Latest revision as of 01:03, 24 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
7) Bismuth
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