KDP Crystal Growth

[cmmitchell2028]

I didnt know Tommy Chong was into growing crystals hehe.-

[douro20]

Isn't that actually deuterated KDP?

[skonkfactory]

@viktorgoa Yes, you can grow diamond, but it requires very different conditions to growing KDP. Diamonds are made of elemental carbon, which is not soluble in most solvents, and it is energetically preferable to form graphite-like structures at normal pressures and temperatures. You generally need very high temperatures and pressures to form diamonds, which is why synthetic diamonds are difficult to make.

[buroaga]

Anybody knows where to find a video about protein crystallization proccess or crystal seeding? Thanks!

[sweettooth80]

pretty i want one

[viktorgoa]

can u grow diamond?

[XXxZAKKxX]

@viktorgoa Go ahead and look up what a diamond is, and is not. Go ahead. I'll wait here while you realize you are a complete dipshit.

[viktorgoa]

@XXxZAKKxX Wait there forever you ignorant muppet, you deserve it, if you don't have a sense of humour! lol

[XXxZAKKxX]

@viktorgoa A muppet? lol. In all my minutes of trolling I have never been called that. *scribbles down*

[nocheezburger]

@viktorgoa yes, but it comes out wierd and blemished

[nickharvey7]

What is amazing is how fast the crystal must grow to get that large in such a short time!

[uRDArkFRieND30]

thats the biggest crystal ever!!!!! Daddy i want one!!lolz!

[pmunkyandpals11]

what the heck? thats amazing! @_@

[phrog1337]

I want one!

[RogParish]

From Wikipedia:

"The National Ignition Facility, or NIF, is a laser-based inertial confinement fusion (ICF) research device located at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, California."

[deaftodd]

Snort it!

[ouivalerie]

Where's the rest of the information? At the National Ignition Facility? What in the heck is that? What do they do with the pyramid at the top of the crystal? How does this work that the laser beam transmits to target's? What targets? How does a crystal power a space ship? I know it does, I just want to know how this works? Why is a crystal a transmitter? Can we do this at home or is it a secret in the interest of national security?

[average220]

@ouivalerie I have the same exact questions but would also like to know can this crystal be used to get girls?

[MindTrip888]

I think I would like to experiment with crystal growing.

[j822bosh]

That is the most amazing crystal! WATER CLEAR! I laugh because KDP is fertilizer. FERTILIZER!!

[kpshc707]

i wonder what that crystal is worth

[MindTrip888]

at least labor, materials including electricity, and a moderate 20% profit on top ;)

Then there is supply and demand and rareness. Like the reason they keep diamonds and gold out of circulation to keep the prices high.

It does add up... but as you say, what's it worth.

[intheshitter]

Id love to see a timelapse video of this

[venomousbird]

Anybody know why rotation accelerates the growth process?

[Neilidity]

I don't know, but I can guess: With a stationary solution, crystal growth will deplete the concentration of dissolved salt in the immediate vicinity of the crystal relative to the bulk solution, causing crystal growth to slow. Mixing the solution maintains the average concentration of dissolved salt in all parts, including at the crystal surface. The concentration of salt at the crystal's surface will still drop, but not as fast. Rotation of the crystal has the effect of stirring the solution.

[aceofjacks321]

@Neilidity english please?

[UltraGigala]

I think he has just said something about TOAST!! :D

[foolphysics]

guess but, seems it would cause symmetry; also the force from the center would counter act gravity somewhat.

[chao129]

I want one.

[maglight117]

me too and wear it as a ring

[charmedmagic92]

I wouldn't...I'd be afraid i'd take over my whole body! lol

[outled]

wow what an ace vid, thanks for posting. had no idea about this topic.

[713bigserg713]

oh yea

[Sakuno30]

my science told us to watch this vid. for hw xD

[ThaNorwegianDude]

wow! that thing is huge

[PolarisCZ]

Fantastic video, I would love to have equipment like that. Can't do that in my small lab.

[CrappyDad]

Ditto!

[Cristallerie]

That crystal is very impressive ! Make a rotation of all the container while growing it seems to work as well ! I must be humble now with my alum pyramids, thank you for posting it