Crystal Growth Cell Incorporating Automated Image Analysis Enabling Measurement of Facet Specific Crystal Growth Rates
Caroline A. Offiler, Aurora J. Cruz‐Cabeza, Roger J. Davey, Thomas Vetter
Abstract
We present an automated method for measuring facet specific growth rates by combining a crystal growth flow cell with image processing. This paper details the design of the growth cell and its advantages over previous models. The method of image processing utilizes a Hough transform to identify crystal facets, ultimately leading to facet specific growth rate measurements. Finally, experimental results are presented for facet specific growth rates of α-glycine crystals and compared to previous data.
Topics & Concepts
Facet (psychology)Crystal (programming language)Image processingHough transformCrystal growthMaterials scienceCrystallographyComputer scienceArtificial intelligenceImage (mathematics)Biological systemComputer visionChemistryBiologySocial psychologyPsychologyProgramming languageBig Five personality traitsPersonalityCrystallization and Solubility StudiesSpectroscopy and Chemometric AnalysesMinerals Flotation and Separation Techniques