Crystallization of Calcium Sulfate Dihydrate in the ...
The effects of silica colloids on calcium sulfate dihydrate (gypsum, CaSO4·2H2O) crystallization are studied using feed solutions of varying degrees of supersaturation. A combination of light transmittance and electrical conductivity measurements is employed to characterize various aspects of the crystallization process. The induction time, nucleation rate, surface energy, and rate of ...