Synthesizing copper tartrate crystals through controlled nucleation and growth in silica gel
Abstract
Copper tartrate crystals were synthesized at room temperature using the single diffusion method within a sodium metasilicate gel matrix. Optimal growth conditions were determined by systematically varying parameters, including gel pH, density (concentration), and setting time, as well as the concentration of the reactants. The resulting crystals exhibited a characteristic bluish, opaque appearance.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Crystallization and Solubility Studies
Various Chemistry Research Topics
Copper-based nanomaterials and applications
Publication details
- Journal / source
- International Journal of Research
- Volume
- 13
- Issue
- 13
- Pages
- 63–63
- Publication date
- 11 February 2026
- Language
- EN