A common technique in organic chemistry is to determine the melting point of a specimen. While commercial options exist, [kymyst] decided to build one with similar (or better) functionality ...

The melting point range of a substance is the temperature range from which the first crystal starts to melt, to the temperature at which the last crystal finishes melting. Key fact An impure ...

There are two types of properties: physical and chemical. Watch this video about ... Metal is a good conductor of heat, and has a high melting point, making it good to cook with.

When working with chemical reactions it may be necessary ... the $500 price tag of a commercial unit by building this DIY melting point test apparatus. In this image he’s using a thermocouple ...