Crystallization of Sugar Simulator

Crystallization of Sugar

Purification of organic solids via supersaturation and cooling.

Experimental Setup

Bunsen Burner Heat 0%

Evaporates solvent to increase concentration.

Ice Bath Cooling

Rapidly lowers temperature to decrease solubility.

Solution Telemetry

Temperature 25 °C

Saturation Level 50%

Pure Crystals Formed 0.0 g

Status: Unsaturated.
The impure sugar is completely dissolved in the solvent. Increase heat to evaporate water and concentrate the solution.

Chemical Principles

Solubility Curve:
The solubility of sucrose (C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁) increases significantly with temperature. Heating and evaporating the solvent creates a highly concentrated syrup.

Nucleation:
When cooled, the solution becomes supersaturated. Sugar molecules arrange into highly ordered, pure crystalline lattices, leaving impurities behind in the mother liquor.

Visual Key

Impure Sugar Solution

Escaping Water Vapor

Pure Sucrose Crystals

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