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Crystallization of supersaturated sodium thiosulfate

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Uploaded by on Sep 4, 2008

Crystallization of supersaturated sodium thiosulfate solution is initiated by the addition of the seed crystal.

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  • whats the seed crystal made of?

  • @Pivoteer24 sodium thiosulfate also

  • I have a question. Why is it that during half of the crystallization process, there are some crystals forming around the edge of the dish, where the sodium thiosulfate isn't touching the seed crystal?

  • When you have a supersaturated solution it crystallizes on its own even if you just leave it in the dish. We added the seed crystal only to show how it works + its much faster and more obvious.

  • Shouldn't that tube be held by something other than bare hands, (albeit surgical gloves) Kids, use a clamp if you wish to attempt this. That said, it was enjoyable to watch :)

  • It took less than 50 sec to melt the whole quantity. If you are not familiar with holding a test tube for that long, not even a clamp would help :-)

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  • your music makes me feel sad for the sodium thiosulfate poor Na2S2O3 boo woo sniffle

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  • after when it crystallizes (end of video), is it going to be hot?

  • Has anyone made a crystal meth joke yet?

  • MAGIC

  • I want to take this liquid, rig a system to suspend the seed so it can be raised and lowered, and then lower it into the liquid, pulling it slowly out. I expect some fun formations might occur!

  • ice breakers. liquid ice

  • is that related to supercooling?

  • isn't the test tube hot? You should use a test tube holder!

  • Isn't this the stuff in reusable hand warmers?

  • science is scary !!!

  • y the song made me sad? :(

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