Growing Crystals

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

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alum

2) Chrome Alum

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrome_alum

3) Ferricyanide

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferricyanide

4) Copper sulfate

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copper(II)_sulfate

5) Borax

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=160&v=BHRFBKjqEvg

6) Magnesium Sulfate (epsom salt)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=um53XItz9-E

Competition

1) Largest Crystal

by mass

by volume

by length

2) Viewer's Choice

3) Technical Detail

4) By Growing Method

sat solution

steam

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