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Chemistry In Pictures

Chemistry in Pictures: Forgetfulness is a virtue

by Craig Bettenhausen
July 23, 2019

 

Two clear green crystals on a white background.
Credit: Submitted by Frank Distefano

Retired chemist Frank Distefano rescued a small sample of nickel sulfate from a group of chemicals tagged as waste at his work. The metal salt had originally been slated to be part of a catalyst preparation process. “My intent was specifically to prepare crystals, reliving my childhood chemistry experience,” he says. “After making an aqueous solution, I set it aside and forgot about it.” About a year later, Distefano found these two large crystals, 14x3x2 mm and 12x4x2 mm, waiting for him.

Submitted by Frank Distefano

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