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    This document describes a demonstration involving the crystallization of supersaturated sodium acetate. Sodium acetate trihydrate is dissolved in a minimal amount of water with gentle heating to create a supersaturated solution. Crystallization can then be initiated by adding a seed crystal to the solution or pouring the solution over seed crystals on a watch glass, causing the solution to crystallize exothermically as it reaches its freezing point of 58°C. Large crystals can also be grown by slowly evaporating a supersaturated copper sulfate solution. The dissolution of sodium acetate is endothermic, and its crystallization is exothermic.

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    This document describes a demonstration involving the crystallization of supersaturated sodium acetate. Sodium acetate trihydrate is dissolved in a minimal amount of water with gentle heating to create a supersaturated solution. Crystallization can then be initiated by adding a seed crystal to the solution or pouring the solution over seed crystals on a watch glass, causing the solution to crystallize exothermically as it reaches its freezing point of 58°C. Large crystals can also be grown by slowly evaporating a supersaturated copper sulfate solution. The dissolution of sodium acetate is endothermic, and its crystallization is exothermic.

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    This document describes a demonstration involving the crystallization of supersaturated sodium acetate. Sodium acetate trihydrate is dissolved in a minimal amount of water with gentle heating to create a supersaturated solution. Crystallization can then be initiated by adding a seed crystal to the solution or pouring the solution over seed crystals on a watch glass, causing the solution to crystallize exothermically as it reaches its freezing point of 58°C. Large crystals can also be grown by slowly evaporating a supersaturated copper sulfate solution. The dissolution of sodium acetate is endothermic, and its crystallization is exothermic.

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    NCSU Dept.

    of Chemistry Lecture Demonstrations


    Thermochemistry

    Supersaturated Sodium Acetate


    Description: A supersaturated solution of sodium acetate trihydrate is
    crystallized upon initiation by a seed crystal..

    Materials:
    Sodium acetate trihydrate
    Beaker or E. flask

    Deionized water
    Watch glass

    Procedure:
    For large lecture halls, perform demonstration using a document camera.
    1. Dissolve 50 g of sodium acetate trihydrate in 5 mL of water with gentle
    heating. Use a very small amount of water to rinse the sides of the
    container to avoid initiating unwanted crystallization. Let solution cool
    slowly.
    2. Demonstration can be performed one of two ways. First, a seed crystal
    can be added to the beaker (or flask) and crystallization can be initiated in
    this manner. Secondly, seed crystals can be placed onto a watch glass.
    Slowly pour the supersaturated solution on top of the seed crystals. This
    will initiate crystallization of the solution. Continue pouring slowly to
    produce a rising column of crystallized NaOAc.
    3. A hot pack is also available in Dab114 which works by the same principle.
    Crystallization is initiated upon bending the metal disk inside the pouch.
    Once crystallized, the pouch can be reused by dissolving the sodium
    acetate inside the pouch in boiling water for several minutes and allowing
    to cool.
    4. In an alternative demonstration, large crystals can be grown from the
    evaporation of a supersaturated CuSO4 solution. Prepare this by
    dissolving 30 g of CuSO4 in 50 mL of water with gentle heat. Allow this to
    slowly evaporate over several days.

    NCSU Dept. of Chemistry Lecture Demonstrations


    Thermochemistry
    Discussion:
    At temperatures above 58 oC, NaOAc3H2O begins to lose its water of hydration
    and begins to dissolve in that water. The solution, once completely dissolved,
    can be cooled to give a solution which is supersaturated in the anhydrous and
    trihydrate form of sodium acetate. In the presence of a seed crystal, this solution
    will freeze but in doing so must reach its freezing point which is 58 oC and thus
    the crystallizing solution warms up. The heat of solution of NaOAc3H2O is 19.7
    kJ/mol, therefore the dissolution process is endothermic and the crystallization is
    exothermic.
    Safety: Wear proper protective equipment including gloves and safety glasses
    when preparing and performing this demonstration. Avoid prolonged contact with
    the flask as solutions are hot enough to cause burns. Crystallized sodium
    acetate is an irritant to the skin.
    Disposal: The materials in this demonstration can be reused. If materials are to
    be disposed of solid should be dissolved in water and placed in an appropriate
    aqueous waste container.

    References:
    Shakhashiri, B. Z. In Chemical Demonstrations: A Handbook for Teachers of
    Chemistry; The University of Wisconsin Press: 1983; Vol. 1, p 27-30.
    Ahmad, J. J. Chem. Educ. 2000, 77, 1446.
    Pergler, J. A.; Ragsdale, R. O.; Richmond, T. G. J. Chem. Educ. 1995, 72, 1027.
    McAfee, L. V.; Jumper, C. F. J. Chem. Educ. 1991, 68, 780.
    Video:
    http://genchem.chem.wisc.edu/demonstrations/Gen_Chem_Pages/11solutionspa
    ge/solutionsmain.htm
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnSg2cl09PI
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wifFbGDv4I
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIC0ATIELgI

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