Кристаллизация салола (фенилсалицилата)

Наблюдение роста кристаллов под микроскопом в реальном времени

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

Цель

Наблюдать рост кристаллов салола под микроскопом в реальном времени, изучая нуклеацию, скорость роста кристаллов и влияние температуры на их морфологию.

Предпосылки

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.

Предупреждения по безопасности

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

Требуемые СИЗ

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Материалы

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

Оборудование

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

Процедура

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 мин Do not overheat — decomposes above 70°C
2

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

3 мин
3

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

5 мин
4

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

5 мин
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 мин
6

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

5 мин

Ожидаемые результаты

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).

Уборка

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 Кристаллизация салола (фенилсалицилата)?
Наблюдать рост кристаллов салола под микроскопом в реальном времени, изучая нуклеацию, скорость роста кристаллов и влияние температуры на их морфологию.
How difficult is Кристаллизация салола (фенилсалицилата)?
This experiment is rated as Intermediate (High School). It takes approximately 30 minutes to complete.
What safety precautions are needed for Кристаллизация салола (фенилсалицилата)?
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 Кристаллизация салола (фенилсалицилата)?
The main materials required are: Salol (phenyl salicylate), Microscope slides, Cover slips.
What results should I expect from Кристаллизация салола (фенилсалицилата)?
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).