Crystallization - SPL-ethz/CAT GitHub Wiki

The following information are mainly extracted from [1].

Crystallization is a supramolecular process by which an ensemble of randomly organized molecules, ions or atoms in a fluid come together to form an ordered three-dimensional molecular array which we call a crystal. Since crystallization describes a purification technique, a separation process and a branch of particle technology its key areas lie in the field of chemical and process engineering.

In order to understand crystallization fundamental knowledge in the following fields is essential:

• Thermodynamics to understand the underlying phase equilibrium
• Kinetics
• Nucleation - the rate at which new crystals are formed
• Growth - the rate at which existing crystals grow
• Control of crystal size and size distribution
• PBEs

Further information on crystallization can be found here.

> [1] Davey, R., & Garside, J. (2000). From molecules to crystallizers. Oxford University Press.