Crystallization
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Crystallization is a process that leads to solids with a uniform pattern of atoms or molecules, i.e. a crystal. The uniform nature of a crystalline solid can be contrasted with amorphous solids in whi
Snowflakes are a very well-known example, where subtle differences in crystal growth conditions result in different geometries.
Crystallized honey
Low-temperature SEM magnification series for a snow crystal. The crystals are captured, stored, and sputter-coated with platinum at cryo-temperatures for imaging.
Crystallization of sodium acetate
Seed crystal
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A seed crystal is a small piece of single crystal or polycrystal material from which a large crystal of typically the same material is grown in a laboratory. Used to replicate material, the use of see
Right: Multiple individual crystals grown from a sugar cube. Left: A single crystal grown from a seed from the right crystal formation.