Tag: inorganic

Ammonium Dihydrogen Phosphate

Formula: NH4H2PO4 Ammonium Dihydrogen Phosphate This compound, also known by its abbreviated name ADP, together with its chemical sibling, potassium dihydrogen phosphate(KH2PO4, abbreviated names is KDP) are one of the standard compounds in crystal growing kits. It is safe and produces large elongated crystals easily.


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Sodium Chloride

Table salt. Formula: NaCl

Sodium Chloride

Table salt is probably the most available component for growing crystals. It is also one of the hardest components to grow. I made countless number of attempts, and only one of them produced fine results, presented here. You are lucky if you can get clear, well-formed 5mm, salt crystal. If you get 10mm, it is success. And if you manage to get a bigger one, then please tell me how you did it.


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