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[[File:Ammonium perchlorate crystals.jpg|thumb|350px|A crystallizing dish with [[ammonium perchlorate]].]]
 
A '''crystallizing dish''' is a [[beaker]] with a very large diameter and short height. Its large surface allows for the solution to evaporate faster, which is necessary when recrystallizing compounds, hence its name.
 
A '''crystallizing dish''' is a [[beaker]] with a very large diameter and short height. Its large surface allows for the solution to evaporate faster, which is necessary when recrystallizing compounds, hence its name.
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While similar to [[evaporating dish]]es, the crystallizing dish is not generally used to completely evaporate the solution.
  
 
==General==
 
==General==
The crystallizing dish is basically a flat [[beaker]], with a spout. It is made of borosilicate glass, while plastic types are rarely used.
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The crystallizing dish is basically a short and flat [[beaker]], with a spout. It is made of borosilicate glass, while plastic types are rarely used.
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
Crystallizing dishes can be bought from lab suppliers or online.
 
Crystallizing dishes can be bought from lab suppliers or online.
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==Alternatives==
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Glass baking dishes, used in kitchen for cooking, can be used as a replacement for the crystallizing dish.
  
 
==Projects==
 
==Projects==
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===Relevant Sciencemadness threads===
 
===Relevant Sciencemadness threads===
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*[http://www.sciencemadness.org/talk/viewthread.php?tid=77542 Possible Uses for Broken Glassware]
  
 
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Revision as of 14:14, 18 June 2018

A crystallizing dish with ammonium perchlorate.

A crystallizing dish is a beaker with a very large diameter and short height. Its large surface allows for the solution to evaporate faster, which is necessary when recrystallizing compounds, hence its name.

While similar to evaporating dishes, the crystallizing dish is not generally used to completely evaporate the solution.

General

The crystallizing dish is basically a short and flat beaker, with a spout. It is made of borosilicate glass, while plastic types are rarely used.

Availability

Crystallizing dishes can be bought from lab suppliers or online.

Alternatives

Glass baking dishes, used in kitchen for cooking, can be used as a replacement for the crystallizing dish.

Projects

  • Grow crystals

See also

References

Relevant Sciencemadness threads