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Old 06-10-2014, 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by xelasnave View Post
That is neat Steven.
Have you ever observed copper sulphate solution evaporate?
It is exciting seeing crystals appear in an instant as the solution dries up.
I must do a little movie of such.
I have been using a $70 plastic microscope from jaycar.
I got it for my daughter but made the mistake of showing her live dust mites...they put her off...stopped me getting a better unit.
Still this little thing had a camera and great for starting out if you keep mag down.
I recall copper sulphate as being a very effective desiccant.
When heated the blue crystals form a white powder and is frequently used in laboratory desiccators.

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Steven
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