Sugar crystals can grow very large if the process is allowed to continue without inhibition. The structure is rather stable, and the sugar molecules continue to cling onto the crystal to help it grow. Sugar crystals larger than a human fist have been recorded.
Salt crystals generally grow faster than alum crystals because salt is more soluble in water and forms crystals more quickly. Alum crystals tend to grow slower due to their lower solubility in water.
To successfully grow salt crystals at home, you will need to create a saturated salt solution by dissolving salt in water. Then, allow the solution to evaporate slowly in a container, such as a glass jar, to encourage crystal growth. You can also add food coloring to create colored crystals. Patience is key, as it may take several days for the crystals to fully form.
Alum crystals typically grow better in a dark environment as light exposure can cause the crystals to degrade or discolor. It is important to store alum crystals in a dark place to maintain their quality and appearance.
Borax crystals grow better in a refrigerator because the lower temperature slows down the rate of evaporation, allowing the crystals to form more slowly and evenly. This helps to prevent impurities from forming in the crystals and results in larger, more well-defined crystals.
i did a project on this and they grow better in cold
it could take days to weeks
crystals are blank that have had a chance to grow and take shape.
Sugar Crystals should take 4-7 days.
It typically takes 1-2 weeks to grow visible copper sulfate crystals in a saturated solution at room temperature. The size of the crystals and the conditions of the solution can affect the growth rate.
I can't answer it, silly, I asked it! Chip makers grow crystals in their labs and then saw them into wafers.
Well, I'm doing a science fair project on rock candy and my crystals seem to take about a week to grow. It depends on what type of crystals you are growing. I am growing rock candy, but if you are trying to grow real crystals it could take a couple of weeks or even months,.
Borax crystals can take around 24-48 hours to start forming after setting up the solution and placing the seed crystal. The full growth process can take 1-7 days depending on the desired size of the crystals and the environmental conditions.
The answer varies. Crystals have been known to "grow" or rather, accumulate within days. Larger formations can continue to grow over hundreds or thoursands of years, but quite remarkable formations can take place in even a decade.
to make crystals grow
At the Naica mine in Mexico, there are gypsum crystals 36 feet long and weighing 55 tons.
Yes crystals do grow under the ground.
crystals best grow in warm temperatures.