Advanantages of Slow Evaporation
1. Precision: Slow evaporation offers a high degree of control over the crystallization process,
resulting in well-defined crystal structures, particle sizes, and morphologies. This precision is
crucial in various scientific and industrial applications.
2. Reproducibility: Researchers and manufacturers can replicate the slow evaporation method
consistently, ensuring that the same product or material can be obtained in large quantities
without significant variation.
3. Minimized Impurities: Slower evaporation rates reduce the chances of impurities becoming
trapped within the crystal lattice or nanoparticle structure, leading to purer end products.
4. Scalability: The slow evaporation method can be scaled up for industrial production, making
it a cost-effective choice for many applications.
Disadvantages
i. The growth substance should not react with the solvent
ii. This method is application from substances fairly soluble in solvent
iii. Small crystals are also formed on the walls of the vessel near the surface of the
liquid. These tiny crystals fall in the solution and hinder the growth of the crystal
iv. A variable rate of evaporation may affect the quality of the crystal
QUESTION BANK
PART A
1. Write any two differences between crystalline and amorphous solids.
2. Define crystalline material. Give any two examples.
3. Write down any three properties of crystalline solids.
4. Define non-crystalline solids. Give any two examples.
5. Write down any three properties of crystalline solids.
6. What is meant by space lattice?
7. Define crystal.
8. Write any two differences between mono and polycrystalline materials
9. What are the parameters used for determining the crystal structure?
10. What is meant by unit cell?
11. Define atomic radius.
12. Define packing density.
13. Write down the names of seven crystal systems.
14. What is Bravais space lattice?
15. Write the Bravais space lattice for cubic and monoclinic crystal systems.
16. Evaluate the types of cubic system based on position of atoms.
17. Examine simple cubic system with a neat diagram
18. Estimate the number of atoms present in simple cubic system
19. Define packing factor
20. Design Body Center cubic structure with suitable examples
21. State Co-ordination Number
22. Estimate the Co- ordination number of SCC, BCC, FCC
23. Analyze FCC and BCC with suitable diagram
24. Analyze FCC type Crystal structure with a neat diagram
25. Interpret the no of atoms per unit cells, Coordination number, atomic packing factor between SCC,
BCC, FCC & FCC with a suitable example
26. Elucidate the procedure to find the miller indices
27. Draw a neat sketch of miller indices for (001), (100) planes
28. Define Interplanar distance (d)
29. Derive the atomic packing factor for FCC type crystal system
30. Define Atomic Radius
31. Brief Crystal Defects
32. Explore line defects
33. Compare edge and screw dislocation
34. Differentiate positive and negative dislocation
35. Classify the crystal defects
36. Classify the line defects
37. Classify the point defects
38. Differentiate point and line defects
39. Define Burger vector
40. Draw positive line defect
41. Differentiate positive and negative line defect
42. Draw interstitial defect
43. Compare Frenkel and Scottky defect
44. Define Screw dislocation
45. Indicate the principle of slow evaporation method
46. Name the methods of crystal growth
47. Draw Bridgemann Furnace
48. List out advantages and disadvantages of slow evaporation method
PART B
1. Explain the crystal systems in detail.
2. Define and elaborate the procedure and features of Miller Indices with a neat sketch for possible
crystal planes
3. With a neat sketch Explicate the Interplanar distance (or) d spacing in cubic lattice
4. Elaborate the Coordination number and packing factor for SCC, BCC, FCC Crystal Systems
5. Elaborate the crystal imperfection (a) Point defect (ii) line defect
6. Elaborate (i) Bridgemann Technique (ii) Slow Evaporation Method