Kết Tinh Salol (Phenyl Salixyat)

Quan sát sự phát triển tinh thể dưới kính hiển vi theo thời gian thực

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

Mục tiêu

Quan sát sự phát triển tinh thể salol theo thời gian thực dưới kính hiển vi, nghiên cứu quá trình tạo mầm, tốc độ phát triển tinh thể và ảnh hưởng của nhiệt độ đến hình thái tinh thể.

Bối cảnh

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.

Cảnh báo an toàn

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

PPE cần thiết

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Vật liệu

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

Thiết bị

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

Quy trình

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 phút Do not overheat — decomposes above 70°C
2

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

3 phút
3

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

5 phút
4

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

5 phút
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 phút
6

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

5 phút

Kết quả dự kiến

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).

Dọn dẹp

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 Kết Tinh Salol (Phenyl Salixyat)?
Quan sát sự phát triển tinh thể salol theo thời gian thực dưới kính hiển vi, nghiên cứu quá trình tạo mầm, tốc độ phát triển tinh thể và ảnh hưởng của nhiệt độ đến hình thái tinh thể.
How difficult is Kết Tinh Salol (Phenyl Salixyat)?
This experiment is rated as Intermediate (High School). It takes approximately 30 minutes to complete.
What safety precautions are needed for Kết Tinh Salol (Phenyl Salixyat)?
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 Kết Tinh Salol (Phenyl Salixyat)?
The main materials required are: Salol (phenyl salicylate), Microscope slides, Cover slips.
What results should I expect from Kết Tinh Salol (Phenyl Salixyat)?
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).