Comparing the Heat of Metals I
Comparing the Specific Heat of Metals II
Paramagnetism of Transition Metal Salts
Computer NaCl Crystal Cleavage
Octahedral, Hexagonal, and Tetrahedral Shapes
Thermoluminescent Sodium Chloride
Jars of Sand Representing Electron Flow in a Band
Temperature Dependence on Resistance
Thermal Conductivity of Metals
Glycerine Tube Representing Hole Energies
Counting Photons Using a Solar Cell
Effect of Pressure on the Melting Point of Ice
Fixed Ball and Stick Crystal Models
Chrome Alum Crystal
Description: A very large single octahedral alum crystal is available for display.
Source: UW Card Catalog
Year: N/A Vol: N/A Page: N/A
Keywords: Alum Crystal, Display, Octahedron, Symmetry
Rating: 
Hazard: Low
- Sample or display
- No toxic chemicals
Effectiveness: Average
- Good connection from demo to course material
- Results are observable with guidance
Difficulty: Low
- Simple manipulations for most to perform
Safety Precautions:
- Eye protection recommended
Class: Solid State Chemistry
Division: Solid State Chemistry