تبلور السالول (فينيل ساليسيلات)

مراقبة نمو البلورات تحت المجهر في الوقت الفعلي

Crystallization Intermediate (High School) 30 دقيقة ~$10,00

الهدف

مراقبة نمو بلورات السالول في الوقت الفعلي تحت المجهر، ودراسة التنوية ومعدلات نمو البلورات وتأثير درجة الحرارة على مورفولوجيا البلورة.

الخلفية

Salol (phenyl salicylate) has a melting point of 43°C, making it perfect for observing crystallization under a microscope in real time. It can be melted on a microscope slide and watched as it crystallizes, with the crystal fronts growing visibly. Supercooling is easily demonstrated.

تحذيرات السلامة

  • Salol can irritate skin — wash hands after handling
  • Handle microscope slides carefully — breakage risk
  • Do not overheat salol (decomposes above 70°C)

معدات الوقاية الشخصية المطلوبة

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المواد

  • Salol (phenyl salicylate) (2 g)
    Melting point 43°C
  • Microscope slides (3)
  • Cover slips (3)

المعدات

Microscope (at least 40x) Hot plate or warm water bath Tweezers Timer

الإجراء

1

Place a small amount of salol on a microscope slide. Warm gently on the hot plate until the salol melts (43°C). Place a cover slip on top.

5 دقيقة Do not overheat — decomposes above 70°C
2

Place the slide on the microscope stage. Focus at low magnification (40x). Allow to cool.

3 دقيقة
3

Watch for nucleation points — small bright spots where crystal growth begins.

5 دقيقة
4

Observe the crystal growth fronts expanding across the field of view. Time the growth rate.

5 دقيقة
5

Touch a cold metal object to one edge of the slide to create a temperature gradient. Observe how crystal morphology changes with cooling rate.

5 دقيقة
6

Draw or photograph the crystal patterns. Note the needle-like or fan-shaped morphology.

5 دقيقة

النتائج المتوقعة

Needle-like or fan-shaped crystal fronts should be visible growing across the field of view in real time. Faster cooling produces finer needles; slower cooling produces larger, more regular crystals. Supercooling may be observed (liquid persists below 43°C until nucleation occurs).

التنظيف

Allow slides to cool completely. Scrape off salol and dispose in solid waste. Clean slides with ethanol.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the objective of تبلور السالول (فينيل ساليسيلات)?
مراقبة نمو بلورات السالول في الوقت الفعلي تحت المجهر، ودراسة التنوية ومعدلات نمو البلورات وتأثير درجة الحرارة على مورفولوجيا البلورة.
How difficult is تبلور السالول (فينيل ساليسيلات)?
This experiment is rated as Intermediate (High School). It takes approximately 30 minutes to complete.
What safety precautions are needed for تبلور السالول (فينيل ساليسيلات)?
Key safety precautions include: Salol can irritate skin — wash hands after handling; Handle microscope slides carefully — breakage risk; Do not overheat salol (decomposes above 70°C).
What materials are needed for تبلور السالول (فينيل ساليسيلات)?
The main materials required are: Salol (phenyl salicylate), Microscope slides, Cover slips.
What results should I expect from تبلور السالول (فينيل ساليسيلات)?
Needle-like or fan-shaped crystal fronts should be visible growing across the field of view in real time. Faster cooling produces finer needles; slower cooling produces larger, more regular crystals. Supercooling may be observed (liquid persists below 43°C until nucleation occurs).