How Crystals are Formed

Properties in Nanoscale
Category General
Difficulty Level Normal
Audience Level General
Description Have a good knowledge of material structures leads to recognizing material behavior based on its structure. In this course, material structures and properties are elaborated in bulk and nanoscale.
Overview
It is clear that, every atomic structure has its own specific bulk properties. Therefore, being familiar with atomic arrangements, different atomic bonds and different kinds of cubic structures provide a general understanding for recognizing materials and components’ properties. On the other hand, in nanoscales, atomic structures are changed which generates novel properties.
Hence, being familiar with mentioned different parameters in atomic structure makes what happens in nanoscale understandable.

Booklet
Description
 It starts with an introduction to crystal formation, goes deeper through it, talks about the origin of the word “crystal”. Then it talks about what a crystal is and its two formation stages. Finally, it ends with how crystal growth affects the type of material (crystalline, amorphous).
Mental Challenge
 Does crystallization mean that a crystal is formed inside the material?
Quizzes and Activities

Activity: Draw a schematic of crystal formation.
Further Reading Sources

1.Crystallization - 1

2.Crystallization - 2