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| | Recrystallization |
 | | In recrystallization, a solution is created by dissolving a solute in a solvent at or near its boiling point. |
 | | There are five major steps in the recrystallization process: dissolving the solute in the solvent, performing a gravity filtration, if necessary, obtaining crystals of the solute, collecting the solute crystals by vacuum filtration, and, finally, drying the resulting crystals. |
 | | A funnel with a stem is prone to premature recrystallization inside the stem because the filtrate can cool as it passes through the stem. |
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